Oscar vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Oscar Rank #217

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and August mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Oscar and August boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.