Oscar vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Oscar Rank #217

King Rank #343

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #343 for King.

Is Oscar or King more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Oscar and King mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Oscar and King boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.