Cesar: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SAY-sar · 2 syllables
Anglicized spelling of Spanish Cesar. Doublet of Caesar.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- SAY-sar
- US rank (2025)
- #385
- US babies a year
- about 928 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Cesar?
Cesar was the #385 name in the US in 2025, given to 824 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 37% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #385 |
| France | #156 |
How old are people named Cesar?
Half of US adults named Cesar are older than 31; most are between 19 and 58. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Cesar
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Cesar have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Cesar
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Luis
- Andres
- Fabio
- Miguel
- Diego
- Fernando
- Alejandro
- Marcos
- Franco
- Rafi
- Rodrigo
- Nathanael
- Josue
- Alexandro
- Trenton
- Fabiano
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Questions about Cesar
How do you pronounce Cesar?
Cesar is pronounced SAY-sar.
How popular is the name Cesar?
Cesar was the #385 name in the US in 2025, given to 824 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 37% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Cesar?
Half of US adults named Cesar are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 58.