Cesar Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Cesar is a popular name in many Spanish-speaking countries and is often given in honor of the historical and cultural significance of Julius Caesar.

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A Deep Dive

Cesar Overview

Meaning

Long-haired

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin, Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Caesar,” meaning “hairy” or “long-haired.”

Pronunciation

/ˈsiː.zər/

Popularity

Cesar is favored in Spanish-speaking countries and has a notable presence in the USA. In 2023, Cesar ranked #318 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Noble, ambitious, dignified

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the Roman title “Caesar,” symbolizing leadership and authority.

Name Day

April 15th (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Cesar Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Caesar, César, Cesario, Kaiser, Sezar

Common Nicknames

Cee, Ces, Sese, Cece, Ari

Diminutives

Cesy, Sari, Cessy, Cez

Famous People

  • Cesar Chavez
    (American Activist)
  • Cesar Millan
    (Mexican-American Dog Trainer)
  • Cesar Romero
    (American Actor)
  • Cesar Pelli
    (Argentine-American Architect)
  • Cesar Azpilicueta
    (Spanish Soccer Player)
  • Cesar Franck
    (Belgian-French Composer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Cesar Chavez
    ("Cesar Chavez," Film)
  • Cesar Millan
    ("Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan," TV Series)
  • Cesar
    ("Rome," TV Series)
  • "The Cesars"
    (Song)

Places

  • Cesar Chavez Street
    (California, USA)
  • Cesar Department
    (Colombia)

What Is the Meaning of Cesar?

The name Cesar signifies “long-haired” and is often associated with leadership and strength. People with this name are seen as confident, determined, and influential.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cesar?

Cesar has Latin roots and is derived from the Roman family name “Caesar,” which was famously held by Julius Caesar. It traces back to ancient Rome and has a significant historical and linguistic background.

Cesar Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cesar in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3462022#3682023
Top 3 Rankings#1582004#1602001#1622002

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cesar

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023368
(-22 from 2022)
879
(-66 from 2022)
0.04800
2022346
(+38 from 2021)
945
(+108 from 2021)
0.05045
2021384
(-13 from 2020)
837
(-4 from 2020)
0.04467
2020371
(-38 from 2019)
841
(-164 from 2019)
0.04547
2019333
(+1 from 2018)
1005
(+3 from 2018)
0.05230
2018334
(-21 from 2017)
1002
(-99 from 2017)
0.05155
2017313
(-8 from 2016)
1101
(-59 from 2016)
0.05563
2016305
(-24 from 2015)
1160
(-146 from 2015)
0.05727
2015281
(-2 from 2014)
1306
(+22 from 2014)
0.06388
2014279
(-18 from 2013)
1284
(-74 from 2013)
0.06266
2013261
(-6 from 2012)
1358
(-78 from 2012)
0.06720
2012255
(-36 from 2011)
1436
(-174 from 2011)
0.07077
2011219
(-17 from 2010)
1610
(-209 from 2010)
0.07926
2010202
(-3 from 2009)
1819
(-101 from 2009)
0.08854
2009199
(-33 from 2008)
1920
(-446 from 2008)
0.09053
2008166
(+1 from 2007)
2366
(-61 from 2007)
0.10851
2007167
(+2 from 2006)
2427
(-47 from 2006)
0.10957
2006169
(-6 from 2005)
2474
(-46 from 2005)
0.11285
2005163
(-5 from 2004)
2520
(-17 from 2004)
0.11846
2004158
(+11 from 2003)
2537
(+180 from 2003)
0.12005
2003169
(-7 from 2002)
2357
(-12 from 2002)
0.11218
2002162
(-2 from 2001)
2369
(-7 from 2001)
0.11463
2001160
(+10 from 2000)
2376
(+116 from 2000)
0.11487
2000170
(+11 from 1999)
2260
(+326 from 1999)
0.10822
1999181
(-13 from 1998)
1934
(-67 from 1998)
0.09485
1998168
(+20 from 1997)
2001
(+218 from 1997)
0.09869
1997188
(-18 from 1996)
1783
(-207 from 1996)
0.08925
1996170
(+3 from 1995)
1990
(+108 from 1995)
0.09931
1995173
(+5 from 1994)
1882
(+106 from 1994)
0.09357
1994178
(-6 from 1993)
1776
(-84 from 1993)
0.08713
1993172
(+23 from 1992)
1860
(+260 from 1992)
0.09005
1992195
(+10 from 1991)
1600
(+90 from 1991)
0.07622
1991205
(-6 from 1990)
1510
(+4 from 1990)
0.07124
1990199
(+19 from 1989)
1506
(+262 from 1989)
0.06998
1989218
(+14 from 1988)
1244
(+193 from 1988)
0.05935
1988232
(+29 from 1987)
1051
(+204 from 1987)
0.05249
1987261
(-7 from 1986)
847
(-31 from 1986)
0.04343
1986254
(-3 from 1985)
878
(-18 from 1985)
0.04569
1985251
(+1 from 1984)
896
(+33 from 1984)
0.04656
1984252
(+11 from 1983)
863
(+78 from 1983)
0.04598
1983263
(-6 from 1982)
785
(-73 from 1982)
0.04212
1982257
(-14 from 1981)
858
(-57 from 1981)
0.04546
1981243
(+21 from 1980)
915
(+92 from 1980)
0.04913
1980264
(+6 from 1979)
823
(+60 from 1979)
0.04437
1979270
No change from 1978
763
(+30 from 1978)
0.04259
1978270
(+14 from 1977)
733
(+50 from 1977)
0.04290
1977284
(-16 from 1976)
683
(-37 from 1976)
0.03996
1976268
(+16 from 1975)
720
(+43 from 1975)
0.04410
1975284
(-4 from 1974)
677
(+7 from 1974)
0.04173
1974280
(+38 from 1973)
670
(+116 from 1973)
0.04110
1973318
(+30 from 1972)
554
(+61 from 1972)
0.03433
1972348
(+38 from 1971)
493
(+60 from 1971)
0.02945
1971386
(+3 from 1970)
433
(+9 from 1970)
0.02382
1970389
(+30 from 1969)
424
(+70 from 1969)
0.02226
1969419
(+44 from 1968)
354
(+84 from 1968)
0.01935
1968463
(+15 from 1967)
270
(+22 from 1967)
0.01521
1967478
(+46 from 1966)
248
(+36 from 1966)
0.01394
1966524
(-11 from 1965)
212
(-8 from 1965)
0.01166
1965513
(+25 from 1964)
220
(+7 from 1964)
0.01161
1964538
(+61 from 1963)
213
(+42 from 1963)
0.01051
1963599
(+5 from 1962)
171
(+7 from 1962)
0.00828
1962604
(+30 from 1961)
164
(+11 from 1961)
0.00780
1961634
No change from 1960
153
(+2 from 1960)
0.00709
1960634
(+51 from 1959)
151
(+27 from 1959)
0.00697
1959685
(-15 from 1958)
124
(-4 from 1958)
0.00572
1958670
(+33 from 1957)
128
(+12 from 1957)
0.00594
1957703
(+34 from 1956)
116
(+17 from 1956)
0.00530
1956737
(+29 from 1955)
99
(+9 from 1955)
0.00461
1955766
(+67 from 1954)
90
(+15 from 1954)
0.00431
1954833
(+19 from 1953)
75
(+4 from 1953)
0.00362
1953852
(+31 from 1952)
71
(+8 from 1952)
0.00355
1952883
(+122 from 1951)
63
(+14 from 1951)
0.00319
19511005
(-57 from 1950)
49
(-4 from 1950)
0.00256
1950948
(-37 from 1949)
53
(-4 from 1949)
0.00291
1949911
(+43 from 1948)
57
(+4 from 1948)
0.00316
1948954
(+162 from 1947)
53
(+11 from 1947)
0.00297
19471116
(-5 from 1946)
42
(+3 from 1946)
0.00226
19461111
(+185 from 1945)
39
(+13 from 1945)
0.00236
19451296
(-14 from 1944)
26
(-1 from 1944)
0.00190
19441282
(+86 from 1943)
27
(+1 from 1943)
0.00194
19431368
(+13 from 1942)
26
(+1 from 1942)
0.00179
19421381
(-9 from 1941)
25
(+1 from 1941)
0.00178
19411372
(+611 from 1940)
24
(+11 from 1940)
0.00191
19401983
(-494 from 1939)
13
(-7 from 1939)
0.00110
19391489
(-152 from 1938)
20
(-5 from 1938)
0.00176
19381337
(+419 from 1937)
25
(+9 from 1937)
0.00220
19371756
(-251 from 1936)
16
(-4 from 1936)
0.00146
19361505
(+252 from 1935)
20
(+4 from 1935)
0.00188
19351757
(+175 from 1934)
16
(+2 from 1934)
0.00150
19341932
(-103 from 1933)
14
(-1 from 1933)
0.00132
19331829
(+166 from 1932)
15
(+1 from 1932)
0.00147
19321995
(-537 from 1931)
14
(-9 from 1931)
0.00130
19311458
(+235 from 1930)
23
(+4 from 1930)
0.00215
19301693
(+241 from 1929)
19
(+3 from 1929)
0.00168
19291934
(+26 from 1928)
16
No change from 1928
0.00144
19281960
(+74 from 1927)
16
No change from 1927
0.00140
19272034
(+268 from 1926)
16
(+3 from 1926)
0.00138
19262302
(-367 from 1925)
13
(-4 from 1925)
0.00113
19251935
(+197 from 1924)
17
(+2 from 1924)
0.00148
19242132
(-9 from 1923)
15
No change from 1923
0.00128
19232123
(+678 from 1922)
15
(+5 from 1922)
0.00132
19222801
(+185 from 1921)
10
(+1 from 1921)
0.00089
19212986
(-383 from 1920)
9
(-2 from 1920)
0.00079
19202603
(+274 from 1919)
11
(+2 from 1919)
0.00100
19192877
(+851 from 1918)
9
(+3 from 1918)
0.00089
19183728
(-511 from 1917)
6
(-1 from 1917)
0.00057
19173217
(-1065 from 1916)
7
(-6 from 1916)
0.00073
19162152
(+1673 from 1915)
13
(+8 from 1915)
0.00141
19153825
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00057
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Cesar

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2022021#1892022#1952023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2132021#1672022#1822023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5182021#4932022#4782023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3492021#5022022#4172023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2082021#1752022#1982023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4842021#3532022#4452023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4372021#3702022#3522023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3612021#4382022#2652023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5252021#3692022#5002023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4722021#6902022#5582023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5692021#5012022#5162023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1932021#2422022#3582023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3282021#3692022#1762023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3932021#3752022#4942023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7892021#4132022#6712023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3872021#3562022#4232023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6052021#5592022#6172023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8652021#4602022#6562023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3792021#4392022#4002023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4702021#5162022#4342023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4672021#3732022#4342023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4352021#3132022#4532023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6972020#6162021#5232023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#10152021#11282022#6172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#11062019#11172020#8312022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3672020#5082021#4542022

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10072018#10152021#13132022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4412021#3942022#3892023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4942020#4942021#5852023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8242018#4982019#8322023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4632021#5322022#4182023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4072017#2882022#4172023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7782019#6382021#7472023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4652020#4672021#6632022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7542018#6862021#7902023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4372018#5912019#6742020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1352011#1982012#1592013

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5902021#4602022#4892023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1612000#1422003#1652008

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1522001#1992007#1612009

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5272011#5442015#4052016

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1032010

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2312006

Popularity Rankings for Cesar in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#962011#932012#1002014

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1212020#1182021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1362006

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1512021#2332022#1962023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1782005#1702006#1762007

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1911937#2001938#1821939

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3561978#4921983

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7802022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8832014#8262017#9442022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9632001#12732006#12962007

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cesar a Name for Boys or Girls?

Cesar is usually a boy’s name, mainly because it’s associated with famous male leaders.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cesar

Cesar in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Cesar Chavez (Activist, 1927–1993): An American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
  • Cesar Millan (Dog Trainer, born 1969): A Mexican-American dog trainer and television personality known for his work on the show "The Dog Whisperer."
  • Cesar Romero (Actor, 1907–1994): An American actor best known for playing the Joker in the 1960s "Batman" TV series.
  • Cesar Pelli (Architect, 1926–2019): An Argentine-American architect who designed some of the world's tallest buildings, including the Petronas Towers.
  • Cesar Azpilicueta (Soccer Player, born 1989): A Spanish professional footballer who has played for Chelsea FC and the Spanish national team.
  • Cesar Franck (Composer, 1822–1890): A Belgian-French composer, pianist, organist, and music teacher known for his contributions to Romantic music.
  • Cesar Luis Menotti (Football Coach, born 1938): An Argentine football manager who led the national team to victory in the 1978 World Cup.
  • Cesar Aira (Author, born 1949): An Argentine writer known for his prolific output of novels, short stories, and essays.
  • Cesar Chavez ("Cesar Chavez," 2014 Film): Chronicles the life of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and his fight for labor rights.
  • Cesar Millan ("Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan," 2004 TV Series): Follows the renowned dog behaviorist as he rehabilitates dogs and trains their owners.
  • Cesar ("Rome," 2005 TV Series): Depicts the life and times of Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman.
  • "The Cesars" (1997 Song): A rock ballad by the band Love, dedicated to a figure named Cesar.
  • Cesar Dominguez ("The Milagro Beanfield War," 1988 Film): A character who plays a significant role in this comedic drama about land rights in New Mexico.
  • Cesar de Echagüe ("Pasión de Gavilanes," 2003 TV Series): A central character in this popular Colombian telenovela.
  • Cesar Castillo ("The Mambo Kings," 1992 Film): A Cuban musician who seeks fame and fortune in New York City.
  • Cesar Chavez Street (California, USA): A street in San Francisco honoring the labor leader.
  • Cesar Department (La Guajira, Colombia): A department in northern Colombia, located in the Caribbean region, with Valledupar as its capital.

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