Oscar vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Oscar Rank #217

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Arthur mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Oscar and Arthur boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.