Oskar vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Oskar Rank #1,722
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Oskar

Felix Hugo Axel Astrid Sigrid

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oskar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Oskar at #1722 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Theodore mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Oskar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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