Oscar vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Oscar Rank #217

Augustus Rank #409

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Oscar or Augustus more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Augustus mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Oscar and Augustus boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.