Oscar

Oscar has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Oscar isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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New York City Dog Name Database

106

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Oscar is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Oscar was, in the past month, the 1263rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Oscar is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Oscar was viewed 108 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Oscar's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Oscar is most adored in Minnesota, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Arizona and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Oscar.

Most popular breeds named Oscar:

1. Dachshund
2. Boxer
3. Chihuahua
4. Labrador Retriever
5. German Shepherd

Oscar is found in these categories:

nature

Derived from old Norse, it means "God's spear" symbolizing strength and wilderness.

cute

Evokes images of lovable grouch from Sesame Street, adding playful charm.

old-fashioned

Popular during silent film era, its popularity has since waned significantly.

spanish

Commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, derived from Germanic origins.

scottish

Derived from Gaelic elements, meaning "deer lover" or "friend of deer".

british

Associated with prestigious British Academy Film Awards, colloquially known as "BAFTAs".