Names Starting With O
BoyIrish#141 in 2025
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.
pronunciation
OS-kur
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#1792020
#1662021
#1572022
#1492023
#1412024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #141 |
| 2023 | #149 |
| 2022 | #157 |
| 2021 | #166 |
| 2020 | #179 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Oscar
- Oscar Wilde
- Oscar Isaac
- Oscar de la Renta
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