King vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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King Rank #343

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Oscar mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are King and Oscar boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.