Caesar: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ah-ehs-ahr
Origin: Germany
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Caesar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

The name "Caesar" originates from the Roman cognomen, which possibly meant "hairy" or "curly-haired" from Latin "caesaries" meaning hair. Initially, it was a surname used by the Roman dictator Julius Caesar and his family. Over time, it evolved into a title used by Roman emperors, denoting imperial character. The title became essential in Roman naming conventions, symbolizing power and authority. Its use has been adopted in various languages, such as German ("kaiser") and Russian ("tsar"), to refer to emperors.

Caesar Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Caesar is currently #4363 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Caesar is currently #1929 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Caesar is currently #2190 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Caesar is currently #984 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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