Oskar vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Oskar Rank #1,722

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Is Oskar or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Gerard mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Oskar and Gerard boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.