Osgar
Anglo-Saxon · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Osgar
The name 'Osgar' means "god-spear" or "divine spear," derived from the Old English elements *ōs* (god) and *gār* (spear), making it a variant of the name 'Oscar'.
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Etymology
The name 'Osgar' means "god-spear" or "divine spear," derived from the Old English elements *ōs* (god) and *gār* (spear), making it a variant of the name 'Oscar'. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often associated with the legendary warrior Oscar from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, and has no specific religious affiliation.
Osgar currently ranks #4,685 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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