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Oscar

male

Meaning

"Deer Friend"

Often linked to Irish elements meaning deer and friend, it gained wider circulation through literature and Scandinavian influence.

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Popularity History of Oscar

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#217Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#217

Oscar was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Oscar Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Oscar.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Oscar

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Famous Oscars

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    Oscar Wilde
    Irish poet, playwright and wit, author of The Importance of Being Earnest
  • O
    Oscar de la Renta
    Dominican-American fashion designer

Quick Facts

OriginIrish, Germanic
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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