Maxwell 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

Maxwell Rank #182
Oscar Rank #217

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #217 for Oscar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxwell or Oscar more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Oscar mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Maxwell and Oscar boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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