Oscar vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Oscar Rank #217

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Nicolas mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Oscar and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.