Cesar

Cesar is an English variant, and the spelling César represents a French, Portuguese, and Spanish form of the Roman name Caesar. However, the exact meaning of the name remains unclear.

What does the name Cesar mean?

Cesar represents an English variant, while the form César is used in French, Portuguese, and Spanish and originates from the Roman Caesar. The meaning is not clear-cut: it may mean 'the one cut from the womb', derived from the Latin 'caedere' (to cut), or 'the elephant', which could trace back to the Phoenician word for 'elephant'. More information about the meaning and origin can be found under Caesar.

Where does the name Cesar come from?

The name Cesar has its origin in Latin and means 'the one cut from the womb' or 'the elephant'. The Latin term consists of 'caedere' (to cut) and 'caesar' (elephant in Phoenician). It is used in several languages, including English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Cesar?

The pronunciation of Cesar is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Se-sar' [ˈzeːzaʁ] or in Spanish as [ˈseθaɾ]. The name begins with a bright S sound, the second syllable has an open A, and the final R gives the name a distinctive sound. This lends Cesar a dignified and present aura - classic, structured, and self-assured.

Popularity

In Germany, Cesar is a fairly well-known first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 871. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 110 times, placing it at 2,300th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,021st.

Nicknames & pet names

Käser

Famous people

• Baron de Cesar Bazancourt (French historian)
• Caio Cesar Alves Dos Santos (Brazilian football player)
• Cesar A. Amigo (film producer)
• Cesar Alfredo Velazquez Cuenca (football player from Paraguay)
• Cesar Azpilicueta (British football player)
• Cesar Bresgen (Austrian composer)
• Cesar Caillet (actor)
• Cesar Camargo Mariano (Brazilian musician)
• Cesar Camino (actor)
• Cesar Campodonico (actor and theater director)
• Cesar Charlone (Uruguayan cameraman)
• Cesar Chesneau Du Marsais (French philosopher)
• Cesar Civita (American publisher)
• Cesar Corrales (ballet dancer)
• Cesar Costa (actor)
• Cesar Cruchaga (British football player)
• Cesar de Diego (Spanish fencer)
• Cesar Delgado (Argentinian footballer)
• Cesar Diaz Martinez (football player from Spain)
• Cesar Evora (actor)