Origin:Old Irish / Old English; Old Norse
Meaning:Deer friend / God spear
Oscar is thought to be derived from a few different sources. It could possibly mean "deer friend," from the Old Irish elements oss ("deer") and care ("friend"). It may also be derived from the Old English name Osgar or its Old Norse cognate Ásgeirr, both of which mean "God spear". In modern times, the name has been increasing in popularity since the late 20th century.
Trend in position over time since 2010
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