Samuel vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Samuel Rank #17

Oscar Rank #217

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Samuel or Oscar more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Oscar mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Samuel and Oscar boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.