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Oscar

OS-ker

Popularity

#217

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

212,533

Peak Year

#3,607 in 2006

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Oscar is of Irish origin, derived from "Osgar", meaning "God's spear" or "deer friend".

Nickname Watch

OzOssie

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Oscar Wilde

    Irish poet and playwright

  • Oscar de la Renta

    Dominican fashion designer

Nicknames

OzOssie

Similar Names

OwenOliverArthurJasper

Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentCharmingWitty

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