Oscar vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Oscar Rank #217

Sullivan Rank #340

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Oscar or Sullivan more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Sullivan mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oscar and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.