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Caesar

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEE-zuhr /ˈsi.zəɹ/Medium

Meaning: HairyMedium

In 30 seconds: Caesar is an Ancient Roman name traditionally explained as 'hairy.'
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Origin MediumAncient Roman [1]
MeaningHairy
U.S. rank (2025)#2843 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,443

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caesar comes from Ancient Rome, where it was a cognomen of the Julian family, and one old explanation links it to a word for 'hairy.' Through Rome's long reach it spread into many languages as Cesar, César, and Cesare.

Its weight as the family name of Julius Caesar later turned it into a title for rulers across Europe. The romance forms like Cesare and Cezary keep that imperial echo alive.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Caesar is 'hairy', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Caesar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CesarCésarCesareCesarinoCezary

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Julius Caesar
    Roman general and statesman who became dictator of Rome
  • ★Augustus
    first Roman emperor, born Gaius Octavius and styled Caesar Augustus

If you like Caesar…

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Cedar— lands in the same popularity range
Umar— echoes that soft -ar sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Caesar mean?

Caesar is usually explained as meaning 'hairy' and is most often linked with Ancient Roman [1] tradition.

How do you pronounce Caesar?

It's commonly said SEE-zuhr /ˈsi.zəɹ/.

Is Caesar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Caesar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Caesar?

In 2024, Caesar ranked #2874 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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