Oscar vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Oscar Rank #217

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and John mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oscar and John boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.