Oscar vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Oscar Rank #217

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Max mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Oscar and Max boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.