Oskar vs Denis

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

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oskar Rank #1,722
Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oskar or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Denis mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Oskar and Denis boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.

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