Antonio vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Toni, Anton

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Oz, Ossie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Antonio Rank #181
Oscar Rank #217

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 vs #217 for Oscar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antonio ___

  • Antonio Carlos
  • Antonio Miguel
  • Antonio Luis
  • Antonio James
  • Antonio Rafael
  • Antonio Marco

Oscar ___

  • Oscar James
  • Oscar William
  • Oscar Henry
  • Oscar Finn
  • Oscar Reid
  • Oscar Hugh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antonio

Isabella Sofia Marco Elena Mateo

If you choose Oscar

Violet Beatrice Arthur Felix Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antonio or Oscar more popular?

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Antonio and Oscar mean?

Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Antonio and Oscar boy or girl names?

Antonio is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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