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Cesar vs Jesus

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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Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cesar Rank #361
Jesus Rank #164

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 vs #361 for Cesar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cesar or Jesus more popular?

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Cesar and Jesus mean?

Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Cesar and Jesus boy or girl names?

Cesar is primarily a boy name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.

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