Oscar vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Oscar Rank #217

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Peter mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Oscar and Peter boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.