Jesse vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#217
Total SSA Count
1,656
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Oscar Rank #217

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #217 for Oscar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Oscar more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Oscar mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Jesse and Oscar boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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