Oscar
Oscar is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “God's spear, or deer friend.” It ranked #141 in the United States in 2025. Of Old Irish and Old Norse origin, possibly from 'os' (god) and 'cara' (friend), or Norse 'Ásgeirr.
how do you pronounce Oscar?
OS-kur
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what does Oscar mean?
The name Oscar means “God's spear, or deer friend.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
Of Old Irish and Old Norse origin, possibly from 'os' (god) and 'cara' (friend), or Norse 'Ásgeirr.' Famous as a name in Irish mythology and popularized globally by writer Oscar Wilde.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #141 |
| 2023 | #149 |
| 2022 | #157 |
| 2021 | #166 |
| 2020 | #179 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Oscar?
- Oscar Wilde
- Oscar Isaac
- Oscar de la Renta
what names are similar to Oscar?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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