Mario 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

Mario Rank #399
Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

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 Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Oscar

Violet Beatrice Arthur Felix Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Oscar mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Mario and Oscar boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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