Deegan vs Oskar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

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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
Nicknames
Os, Osk

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Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Oskar Rank #1,722

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Oskar ___

  • Oskar James
  • Oskar William
  • Oskar Felix
  • Oskar Ludwig
  • Oskar Heinrich
  • Oskar Lars

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

If you choose Oskar

Felix Hugo Axel Astrid Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Oskar more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Oskar mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin).

Are Deegan and Oskar boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Oskar is primarily a boy name.

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