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Cesario

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Pronounced cheh-ZAR-ee-oh /tʃɛˈzɑr.i.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Cesario is an Italian name derived from Caesar/Cesare (the Roman name/title for 'emperor'). It is also famous as the disguise-name Viola takes in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which we note. The root sense of Caesar is debated.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Italian name: Cesario ties to Caesar (said 'cheh-ZAR-ee-oh'). Also the disguise-name in Twelfth Night.

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Origin MediumItalian, Latin

MeaningCesario is an Italian name derived from Caesar/Cesare (the Roman name/title for 'emperor'). It is also famous as the disguise-name Viola takes in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which we note. The root sense of Caesar is debated.

U.S. rank (2024)#12614 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1937

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,064

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Cesario is an Italian form tied to Caesar/Cesare, the Roman name and title. It also names Viola's disguise in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which we note. The root sense of Caesar is debated. A lyrical four-beat name (said 'cheh-ZAR-ee-oh').

It is rare for boys in the U.S. Rare, Italian, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cesario is an Italian name from Caesar, and it is the alias Viola adopts in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Melodic and rare, it carries both imperial and theatrical echoes, which we note (said 'cheh-ZAR-ee-oh').

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References — Cesario — Italian form tied to Caesar; Twelfth Night

Variations

CesareCesareo

Nicknames

CesRio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cesario mean?

Cesario is an Italian name derived from Caesar/Cesare; it also appears in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Caesar's root sense is debated.

How do you pronounce Cesario?

It's said cheh-ZAR-ee-oh /tʃɛˈzɑr.i.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cesario a boy or girl name?

Here Cesario is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cesario?

Cesario is rare for boys in the U.S.