Cesar

Cesar - A very unique male name

Cesar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1345. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cesar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cesar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cesar. The baby boy name Cesar was given to 794 baby boys in 2025, ranking #387 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,847 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cesar peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 157.

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Cesar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cesar is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #163 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,303.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cesar is where you live.

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Cesar origin and meaning

Spanish, from Latin Caesar

From the Roman family name Caesar — its own origin is uncertain

Cesar is the Spanish form of Caesar, the name of Julius Caesar that became a title for emperors. Caesar's own derivation is disputed in Latin scholarship. In the US, Cesar peaked in 2004, closely tied to admiration for labour leader César Chávez, and has eased down since.

Origin uncertain

Cesar is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Cesar, pop culture references for the name Cesar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cesar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cesar, sorted by popularity.

Corey / Cory / Cary / Carey / Crew / Cairo / Caesar / Crue / Ceasar / Ciro /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Cesar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cesar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cesar?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

seh-SAR · /sɛˈsɑːr/
Spanish speakers stress the first syllable with an accent (SÉ-sar in effect, written César); English often says see-ZAR.

Around the world

• César (Spanish) — The source form, with accent
• César (Portuguese) — The Portuguese form
• Cesare (Italian) — The Italian form
• César (French) — The French form

Spellings and nicknames

• Caesar — The Latin spelling
• Cezar — Respelling

Famous bearers

• César Chávez — Labour leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers (1927–1993) Historical
• César Millan — Dog trainer and television host known as the Dog Whisperer (b. 1969) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

A name of genuine historical and cultural weight in Spanish, honouring both Rome and Chávez.

Worth knowing

• English speakers frequently say 'Caesar' as in the salad, and drop or misplace the accent.