Oscar Pet Name
Oscar is a popular pet name, especially for cats and dogs. Find out what Oscar means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Oscar at a glance
How popular is Oscar as a pet name?
Oscar is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#37
Dog Name
#31
Cat Name
3,065
Pet Records
Oscar pet name popularity over time
Is Oscar a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Oscar is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Oscar more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Oscar?
Based on the available breed data, Oscar appears among:
What does the name Oscar mean?
Oscar means "God's spear, divine spear" and comes from Old English (Germanic).
The name is associated with classic, human, strong, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Oscar nicknames
What kind of pet name is Oscar?
Oscar fits these categories:
Oscar as a human name
Oscar is also used as a human name. Ranked #215 for boys in the US (SSA 2021)
Famous pets named Oscar
Name insights for Oscar
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
3,065
Last updated
2026-09-16