Jose vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

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
Nicknames
Oz, Ossie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jose Rank #91
Oscar Rank #217

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #217 for Oscar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

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 Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

If you choose Oscar

Violet Beatrice Arthur Felix Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Oscar more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Jose and Oscar mean?

Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Jose and Oscar boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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