Oscar Robert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Oscar Robert — divine spear
183K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Oscar Robert is a name combining English origins, bringing together "divine spear" (Oscar) with "bright fame" (Robert). The first name Oscar is a masculine given name of English origin. A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures. The surname Robert from the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest. Oscar is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 183K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Oscar reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Oscar

Meaning: divine spear

English

A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures.

Surname: Robert

Meaning: bright fame

Germanic

From the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest.

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Oscar is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Oscar by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Oscar Robert

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Oscar Robert:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Oscar?
The first name Oscar originates from English. A name of English origin (Old English / Anglo-Saxon). Its precise etymology is not fully documented, but it belongs to the broad tradition of English names found across many cultures.
How common is the name Oscar Robert?
The first name Oscar is shared by approximately 183K people worldwide. The surname Robert is among the most recognizable in its region of origin.
Where is the name Oscar most common?
The name Oscar is most prevalent in United States and surrounding regions.
When was Oscar most popular?
The name Oscar reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
Advertisement