Juan vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Juan Rank #137
Oscar Rank #217

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #217 for Oscar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

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 Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

If you choose Oscar

Violet Beatrice Arthur Felix Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juan or Oscar more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Juan and Oscar mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Juan and Oscar boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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