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Oskar
Pronounced OSS-kar /ˈɑs.kɑɹ/Medium
Meaning: Form of Oscar, from Gaelic 'os' (deer) and 'cara' (friend), 'deer friend'.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
The standard reading of this name combines Gaelic words for deer and friend, yielding the sense of a friend of deer. Oskar is the spelling favored in German, Nordic, and Central European usage. It keeps the same meaning as Oscar while signaling that regional home.
Forms like the Finnish Oskari, Catalan Òscar, and Hungarian Oszkár show its reach across Europe. The German industrialist Oskar Schindler, who saved more than a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust, is a well-known bearer.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Oskar Schindler (1908-1974)German industrialist who saved more than a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories, later depicted in the film 'Schindler's List'.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Oskar mean?
Oskar is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with German tradition.
How do you pronounce Oskar?
It's commonly said OSS-kar /ˈɑs.kɑɹ/.
Is Oskar a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Oskar is used as a boy name.
How popular is Oskar?
In 2024, Oskar ranked #1721 in the U.S. for boys, with 96 births recorded.