Shaun vs Oskar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shaun Rank #1,568
Oskar Rank #1,722

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaun or Oskar more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Oskar mean?

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

Are Shaun and Oskar boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.

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