Nicholas vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Oscar Rank #217

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Nicholas or Oscar more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Oscar mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Oscar boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.