Oscar vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Oscar Rank #217

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Robert mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Oscar and Robert boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.