Ivan vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Van, Vanya

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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
Nicknames
Oz, Ossie

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Oscar Rank #217

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #217 for Oscar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivan ___

  • Ivan Alexander
  • Ivan Michael
  • Ivan James
  • Ivan Nikolai
  • Ivan Peter
  • Ivan Leo

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 Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

If you choose Oscar

Violet Beatrice Arthur Felix Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Oscar more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Oscar mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Ivan and Oscar boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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