How to say it
CE · sar
ˈsiː.zɑːr
Masculine
Cesar
Head of hair, or the title Caesar
What it means
The Spanish form of Caesar, the Roman cognomen (debated, often 'head of hair') that became the imperial title.
Cesar is the Spanish form of Caesar, the Roman family name whose meaning is debated (the Romans themselves guessed 'head of hair,' 'cut,' or 'blue-eyed'). Borne by Julius Caesar, it grew into the very word for emperor, giving us Kaiser and Tsar. In the US it honors labor leader and civil-rights champion César Chávez. Common across Latino families. Said SEE-zar or, in Spanish, SEH-sar.
How to spell Cesar
The standard spelling is Cesar. Common variants include César, Cesare, Caesar, but Cesar is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #158 in 2004, currently #385 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
The Roman Caesar, root of Kaiser and Tsar; honors César Chávez. Common across Latino communities.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- César Chávez American labor leader and civil-rights activist
- Julius Caesar Roman general and statesman
Spelling variants
- César
- Cesare
- Caesar
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Common questions
- What does the name Cesar mean?
- The Spanish form of Caesar, the Roman cognomen (debated, often 'head of hair') that became the imperial title.
- What does Cesar mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Cesar means "Head of hair, or the title Caesar." Cesar is the Spanish form of Caesar, the Roman family name whose meaning is debated (the Romans themselves guessed 'head of hair,' 'cut,' or 'blue-eyed'). Borne by Julius Caesar, it grew into the very word for emperor, giving us Kaiser and Tsar. In the US it honors labor leader and civil-rights champion César Chávez. Common across Latino families. Said SEE-zar or, in Spanish, SEH-sar.
- How do you pronounce Cesar?
- Cesar is pronounced ˈsiː.zɑːr. Say it as CE-sar, with the stress on the "ce" syllable.
- How do you spell Cesar?
- The standard spelling is Cesar. Common spelling variants include César, Cesare, Caesar.
- Is Cesar a boy or girl name?
- Cesar is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Cesar?
- Cesar ranked #385 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.