Meaning Oscar is a boys name of Celtic origin. It is derived from Old Norse, meaning 'divine spear'. Origin of Oscar Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Jose, Eduardo, Manuel, Steven, Alexander, Mateo, Michael, Miguel, Aaron, Daniel Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Oscar OS-car Similar Names Ossie Ossy Gervase Barry Donald Oskar Ernest Arty Atre Artturi Year by Year Popularity of Oscar