Oscar vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Oscar Rank #217

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Leo mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Oscar and Leo boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.