Malachi vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Malachi Rank #149
Oscar Rank #217

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 vs #217 for Oscar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malachi ___

  • Malachi James
  • Malachi Thomas
  • Malachi Elijah
  • Malachi David
  • Malachi Joseph
  • Malachi Aaron

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 Malachi

Elijah Ezra Naomi Esther Micah

If you choose Oscar

Violet Beatrice Arthur Felix Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malachi or Oscar more popular?

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Malachi and Oscar mean?

Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Malachi and Oscar boy or girl names?

Malachi is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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