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Cesare

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHEH-zah-reh /ˈtʃɛ.zɑ.rɛ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Caesar — from the Roman cognomen Caesar, of uncertain meaning, variously 'a head of hair; hairy' and 'cut from the womb'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A head of hair; hairy: Cesare is the Italian Caesar. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'CHEH-zah-reh').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningThe Italian form of Caesar — from the Roman cognomen Caesar, of uncertain meaning, variously 'a head of hair; hairy' and 'cut from the womb'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12377 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 680

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019152025

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

Cesare is the Italian form of Caesar — from the Roman cognomen Caesar, of uncertain meaning, variously 'a head of hair; hairy' and 'cut from the womb' (Julius Caesar; Cesare Borgia; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'CHEH-zah-reh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, a-head-of-hair at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Caesar is a Roman cognomen, of uncertain meaning, variously 'a head of hair; hairy' and 'cut from the womb' — Cesare is the Italian form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'CHEH-zah-reh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Caesar — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cesare mean?

Cesare is the Italian form of Caesar — variously 'a head of hair; hairy' and 'cut from the womb'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cesare?

It's said CHEH-zah-reh /ˈtʃɛ.zɑ.rɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cesare a boy or girl name?

Cesare is a boy's name.

How popular is Cesare?

Cesare is a rare name in the U.S.

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