The nameOskar
Oskar is the German and Scandinavian spelling of Oscar.
- Boy's name
- Germanic and Scandinavian
Meaning
Its origin is debated: Gaelic, often read as "friend of deer", or Germanic.
Origin
Germanic and Scandinavian.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Oskar
Oskar in France
1763rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (40 births)
610babies named Oskar in France since 1900
Oskar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 260 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Oskar. Half of all babies named Oskar in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
Oskar in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oskar mean?
Its origin is debated: Gaelic, often read as "friend of deer", or Germanic.
What is the origin of the name Oskar?
Germanic and Scandinavian.
Is Oskar a girl's or a boy's name?
Oskar is a boy's name.