Oscar vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Oscar Rank #217

Maximus Rank #331

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Oscar or Maximus more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Maximus mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Oscar and Maximus boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.