Oscar vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Oscar Rank #217

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Leon mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Oscar and Leon boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.