Oscar vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Oscar Rank #217

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Barrett mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Oscar and Barrett boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.