# Oscar: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Oscar meaning: "Deer friend; spear of the gods" (Irish/Norse origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Oscar

 

★ #8 in England & Wales, 2025 

    
 
Quick answer — What does Oscar mean? 

 
Oscar is a boy name of Irish/Norse origin, meaning "Deer friend; spear of the gods". It ranked 8th in the ONS boys' baby name list for England and Wales in 2025. It's commonly grouped as a classic, vintage name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Oscar under classic, vintage names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Deer friend; spear of the gods   Origin Irish/Norse   Name family    [Irish & Scottish](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/irish-scottish/)  ,  [Scandinavian](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/scandinavian/)     Gender Boy   Style classic, vintage   UK rank (2025) 
#8 (ONS)       
## Names similar to Oscar

 

Sharing at least one style with Oscar — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)[ Theodore ](/tools/baby-name-finder/theodore/)[ Felix ](/tools/baby-name-finder/felix/)[ Tobias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/tobias/)[ Reuben ](/tools/baby-name-finder/reuben/)[ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Oscar's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)[ Evelyn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/evelyn/)[ Phoebe ](/tools/baby-name-finder/phoebe/)     
## Questions about the name Oscar

    What does the name Oscar mean?   
 Oscar is of Irish/Norse origin and means "Deer friend; spear of the gods". 

   Is Oscar a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Yes — Oscar was the 8th most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (the latest published data). Rankings update yearly; we refresh this page when ONS releases new figures. 

   What names are similar to Oscar?   
 Names with a similar style to Oscar include Arthur, Theodore, Felix, Tobias. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.