Oscar

Meaning of Oscar

Oscar means "God's spear" or "deer friend". It comes from Irish legends.

Oscar has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Oscar

Oscar has held fairly steady, sitting around #223 in 2025 after peaking at #117 in 2005.

Notable people named Oscar

• Oscar de la Renta
  Fashion designer
• Oscar Isaac
  Actor
• Oscar Robertson
  Basketball player
• Oscar Pistorius
  Paralympic athlete
• Oscar Niemeyer
  Architect

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Questions about the name Oscar

What does the name Oscar mean?

Oscar means oscar means "god's spear" or "deer friend". it comes from irish legends, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Oscar a boy's or a girl's name?

Oscar is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Oscar?

In 2025, Oscar ranked #223 for boys, down from #217 the year before.

When was Oscar most popular?

Oscar peaked at #117 in 2005.