Oskar vs Hansel

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 #1,666 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via German

German Swiss Austrian Nordic

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Oskar Rank #1,722

Hansel Rank #1,666

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Is Oskar or Hansel more popular?

Hansel is more popular, ranked #1666 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Hansel mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Hansel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via German origin).

Are Oskar and Hansel boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Hansel is primarily a boy name.