Oscar vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Oscar Rank #217

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Nicholas mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Oscar and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.