Oskar vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Os, Osk

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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Popularity Comparison

Oskar Rank #1,722
Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1722 for Oskar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oskar ___

  • Oskar James
  • Oskar William
  • Oskar Felix
  • Oskar Ludwig
  • Oskar Heinrich
  • Oskar Lars

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Oskar

Felix Hugo Axel Astrid Sigrid

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oskar or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Shaun mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Oskar and Shaun boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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