The nameCesar
Cesar is a boy's name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Caesar. Common in Spanish as César, it is a classic of the Hispanic world.
- Boy's name
- Latin
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Meaning
Caesar is a Roman family name of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to caesaries, "head of hair".
Origin
Latin. Julius Caesar made the name a title of emperors, which gave Kaiser and Tsar.
History
César Chávez, the American labour leader, is a famous bearer. It reached the American top 160.
Did you know?
- César Chávez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association with Dolores Huerta in 1962.
Famous people named Cesar
- César Chávez, labour leader
- César Franck, composer
- César Azpilicueta, footballer
- Julius Caesar
Popularity of the name Cesar
Cesar in the United States
Cesar was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 23,675 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Cesar. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Cesar in the United States were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 885 births a year on average, against 1,115 in the five years before.
Cesar in France
Cesar was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,625 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Cesar. Half of all babies named Cesar in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 395 births a year on average, against 339 in the five years before.
Cesar in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Cesar
Names from the same generation as Cesar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cesar mean?
Caesar is a Roman family name of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to caesaries, "head of hair".
What is the origin of the name Cesar?
Latin. Julius Caesar made the name a title of emperors, which gave Kaiser and Tsar.
Is Cesar a girl's or a boy's name?
Cesar is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Cesar?
In 2024, Cesar was the 360th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 916 births.
What are the variants of the name Cesar?
Variants and related names of Cesar include Césaire and Césarine.
What are good sibling names for Cesar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Veronica, Diana, Priscilla and Julia for a sister, Mario, Sergio, Marco and Francisco for a brother.
Who are famous people named Cesar?
César Chávez, labour leader; César Franck, composer; César Azpilicueta, footballer; Julius Caesar.