Oscar vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Oscar Rank #217

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Samuel mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oscar and Samuel boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.