What origin is the name Óscar?

Óscar comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Óscar?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Óscar — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Óscar

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Óscar

Óscar

Boy

Portuguese

2 syllables

Óscar is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from Old English, meaning a spear of the gods.".

Óscar is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Old English, meaning a spear of the gods.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Old English, meaning a spear of the gods.

Popularity

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What does Óscar mean?

Óscar is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from Old English, meaning a spear of the gods.".

How popular is Óscar?

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Sister names that go with Óscar

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Óscar.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Óscar

Óscar means "Derived from Old English, meaning a spear of the gods." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Jackson — "Jackson is an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack is itself a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (English)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)
Grayson — "Grayson is an English surname meaning 'son of the steward', from the Middle English greyve." (English)