Cesar
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Long-haired, head of hair
Origin: Latin/Roman
Popularity: Ranked #385 in 2025 with 824 babies born.
History: Cesar is the Spanish form of Caesar, the great Roman family name. Julius Caesar made the name synonymous with power and leadership, and it later became a title for Roman emperors. It is widely used in Latin American and Spanish communities.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Cesar? About 1 in 4,039 babies born in 2025 were named Cesar, or roughly 2.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cesar
What does the name Cesar mean?
Cesar means “Long-haired, head of hair” from Latin/Roman roots.
What is the origin of the name Cesar?
Cesar has Latin/Roman origin. The traditional meaning is “Long-haired, head of hair”.
How popular is Cesar?
Cesar ranked #385 in 2025 — given to 824 babies that year.
When was Cesar most popular?
Cesar peaked in 2004 with 2,538 babies registered that year.
Is Cesar a boy or girl name?
Cesar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Cesars in registered births are male.
Is the name Cesar rising or falling in popularity?
Cesar has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #371 in 2020 to #385 in 2025.
How long has Cesar been recorded?
Cesar appears in birth records across 111 years — from 1915 through 2025.