Oscar vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Oscar Rank #217

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and River mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Oscar and River boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.