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Cesar vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cesar

Boy #361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"head of hair"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#361
Total SSA Count
916
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cesar Rank #361
Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #361 for Cesar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cesar or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Cesar and Erick mean?

Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cesar and Erick boy or girl names?

Cesar is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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