Roderick vs Oskar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Oskar Rank #1,722

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Oskar more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Oskar mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Roderick and Oskar boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.