What does the name Oscar mean?

The first name Oscar means “spear of the gods”.

Where does the name Oscar come from?

Oscar has its roots in Old English.

Oscar is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Oscar is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“spear of the gods”

Origin: Old English
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 48 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Oscar Wilde Oscar Isaac Oscar Niemeyer Oscar Pistorius Oscar Luigi Scalfaro Oscar _1991)Oscar Peterson Oscar Piastri Oscar Robertson

Oscar is a masculine first name meaning “spear of the gods”, with roots in Old English. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Oscar mean?: The first name Oscar means “spear of the gods”.
Where does the name Oscar come from?: Oscar has its roots in Old English.
Is Oscar a girls' or boys' name?: Oscar is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Oscar?: Oscar is a relatively uncommon first name.

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