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Cesar vs Nico

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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Popularity Comparison

Cesar Rank #361
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #361 for Cesar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cesar or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Cesar and Nico mean?

Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cesar and Nico boy or girl names?

Cesar is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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