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Kayser

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-ser /ˈkaɪ.sər/Medium

Meaning: Turkish kayser and German Kaiser, both 'emperor', descend from the Roman title Caesar. Kayser is also a Turkish and German surname; used here as a given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A title turned name: Kayser means 'emperor' in Turkish and German, straight from the Roman Caesar (said 'KY-ser').
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Origin MediumTurkish, German
MeaningTurkish kayser and German Kaiser, both 'emperor', descend from the Roman title Caesar. Kayser is also a Turkish and German surname; used here as a given name.
U.S. rank (2022)#13330 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720072022

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

Kayser is the Turkish form of the imperial title that began as the Roman family name Caesar; German Kaiser is its close sibling. It serves as a surname in both Turkish and German-speaking countries and travels now as a bold surname-style first name (said 'KY-ser').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, commanding, and crisp.

Did you know? Caesar travelled a long way — into German as Kaiser, into Russian as Tsar, and into Turkish as kayser, all meaning 'emperor'. Kayser is that word used as a name (said 'KY-ser').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Kayser — Turkish kayser / German Kaiser 'emperor', from Latin Caesar

Variations

KaiserKaisarQaisar

Nicknames

KayKai

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If you like Kayser…

Kaiser— the German spelling of the same word
Caesar— the Roman title behind it
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayser mean?

Kayser means 'emperor' in Turkish, the same word as German Kaiser, both from the Roman title Caesar.

How do you pronounce Kayser?

It's said KY-ser /ˈkaɪ.sər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kayser a boy or girl name?

Kayser is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kayser?

Kayser is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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