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Stuck between Oscar and Sebastian… which do you prefer and why?

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Riri22 · 29/10/2025 01:33

My Husband and I are expecting a baby boy in April and we’ve narrowed it down to two names we really love: Oscar and Sebastian

We’re completely torn. I’d love to hear what vibes each name gives you, and which one you think fits better with our last name (Diesel)

Thanks so much for helping us decide — we keep going back and forth.

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theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 05/11/2025 00:17

Sebastian goes much better with your (characterful!) surname

Sparklybutold · 05/11/2025 00:25

Between the two - I prefer Oscar.

Sebastian always sounds like bastard in my head.

TidyAmberPoster · 18/11/2025 23:43

Both are lovely imo!

AliceMaforethought · 18/11/2025 23:49

Sebastian. Oscar sounds like a grouchy old man.

Sparklesandspandexgallore · 19/11/2025 07:37

I dislike Sebastian as it always reminds me of Bastard. Sorry but it does.

Sparklesandspandexgallore · 19/11/2025 07:37

Just seen I’m not the only one.

HearMeOutt · 19/11/2025 07:55

Tralalalama · 29/10/2025 01:50

Seb

Yep, Seb 😎 love it

Zitroneneis · 19/11/2025 08:23

Sebastian reminds me of sebaceous (oily) and Bastard, and I particularly dislike Seb and Basty!

Oscar is better but a little overused.

There are SO many lovely names outside the top 100 to choose from!

crappycrapcrap · 19/11/2025 08:25

Sebastian Diesel is a great name! Seb is cute and not try hard. Oscar is also a lovely name.
Both are really popular here.

Georgiepud · 19/11/2025 08:32

Sebastian I think.
A friend had a dog called Oscar.

Chichichochi · 19/11/2025 10:47

Seb Diesel 😎 Love it

chunkyBoo · 19/11/2025 10:53

Sebastian - Oscar is way too popular

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