Oscar vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Oscar Rank #217

Gideon Rank #332

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Oscar or Gideon more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Gideon mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oscar and Gideon boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.