Oskar vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Oskar Rank #1,722

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Is Oskar or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Shay mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Oskar and Shay boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.