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Boy Name

Oscar

"Divine spear, deer-lover, champion"

Ranked #140 for boys

About the Name Oscar

Meaning

Divine spear, deer-lover, champion

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

O

Boy Rank

#140

Oscar is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Divine spear, deer-lover, champion" and is currently ranked #140 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with O or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#155
1950
#195
1960
#210
1970
#155
1980
#120
1990
#95
2000
#75
2010
#140
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Oscar

  • OW Oscar Wilde
  • Od Oscar de la Renta
  • OI Oscar Isaac

Names Similar to Oscar

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Olive tree, symbolizing peace

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Owen

Boy

Young warrior, well-born, noble

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Otto

Boy

Wealth, fortune, prosperity

Germanic #196

Orion

Boy

Rising in the sky, hunter in Greek myth

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
O
Origin
Celtic

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