Oskar vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Oskar Rank #1,722
Adolf Rank #26,599

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oskar or Adolf more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Adolf mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Oskar and Adolf boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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