Oscar vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Oscar Rank #217

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Alejandro mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Oscar and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.