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Simon vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#217
Total SSA Count
1,656
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Oscar mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Simon and Oscar boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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