Oscar vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Oscar Rank #217

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Maxwell mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Oscar and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.