Czar

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Pronounced ZAR /ˈzɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Russian title czar/tsar, 'an emperor; a sovereign ruler' (from Latin Caesar); a title/word-name; we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: An emperor; a tsar: Czar is a title-name. Bold, regal, and warm (said 'ZAR').

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Origin LowRussian, Latin

MeaningFrom the Russian title czar/tsar, 'an emperor; a sovereign ruler' (from Latin Caesar); a title/word-name; we note the title

U.S. rank (2025)#6888 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 229

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

Czar comes from the Russian title czar/tsar, 'an emperor; a sovereign ruler' (from Latin Caesar; a title/word-name; we note the title). A bold, regal name (said 'ZAR').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, an-emperor at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Czar (tsar) means 'an emperor; a sovereign ruler' (from Latin Caesar) — a bold, regal title-name (we note the title; said 'ZAR').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Czar — title/word-name

Variations

TsarCzaar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Czar mean?

Czar is a Russian title-name — 'an emperor; a sovereign ruler' (from Latin Caesar); we note the title.

How do you pronounce Czar?

It's said ZAR /ˈzɑr/ — one syllable.

Is Czar a boy or girl name?

Czar is a boy's name.

How popular is Czar?

Czar is a very rare name in the U.S.