Oscar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Oscar Name at a Glance

Name	Oscar
Meaning	Divine spear.
Origin	Norse
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Oscar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Oscar means “Divine spear”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Oscar Name Origin

Our database records Oscar under Norse origin. Browse more Norse baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Oscar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Oscar is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Oscar

When considering Oscar for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.