Oskar vs Aleksander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

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Boy #1,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Polish Scandinavian Russian Eastern European Greek

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Oskar Rank #1,722

Aleksander Rank #1,676

Aleksander is more popular, ranked #1676 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Is Oskar or Aleksander more popular?

Aleksander is more popular, ranked #1676 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Aleksander mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Aleksander means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Oskar and Aleksander boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Aleksander is primarily a boy name.