Denis vs Oskar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Oskar Rank #1,722

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Oskar more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Denis and Oskar mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Denis and Oskar boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.

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