Oscar

Oscar Meaning & Origin

About Oscar
The name Oscar is of Gaelic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old Irish name "Osgar," which means "deer lover" or "friend of deer." It can also be interpreted as "champion" or "warrior." Oscar is a strong and timeless name that carries connotations of bravery, loyalty, and a deep connection with nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oscar are male.

Oscar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.12% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASKR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 S K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɔskər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oscar in Braille

Here's how to represent Oscar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oscar in braille

How to Spell the Name Oscar in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oscar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oscar in sign language

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