Oscar vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Oscar Rank #217

Simon Rank #251

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Oscar or Simon more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Simon mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Oscar and Simon boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.