Eric vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Oscar mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Oscar boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.