Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English Oscar
Oskar is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, the Scandinavian and German spelling of Oscar, from the Old Norse Ásgeir or Old English meaning 'divine spear' or 'god's spear.' The Oskar spelling is standard in Germany, Poland, and Scandinavia, where the name has been beloved for centuries.
Oskar Schindler, the real-life hero of Schindler's List, gave this spelling profound historical resonance. About 3,150 U.S. births are recorded. It's the European-flavored alternative to Oscar, with a sleeker look.