Cesar
Pronunciation: [ s-EEZ-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cesar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 315 babies have been named Cesar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cesar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,305 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,305
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"feminine elaboration of Quentin"
#63,116 in US
Italian bella origin
"beautiful"
#63,466 in US
French origin
"from Chalon; city on the Saone river ..."
#63,130 in US
Hebrew origin
"dwelling of the generation"
#63,319 in US
Greek via French origin
"the crowned one"
#63,500 in US
Hindi origin
"Red dot; auspicious mark"
#63,123 in US
Old French destrier, Latin dextrarius origin
"warhorse, destrier"
#63,439 in US
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About the Name Cesar
Cesar is a girl name .
Is Cesar a boy or girl name? Cesar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,305 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #361. Cesar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cesar is currently ranked #63,305 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cesar include Ces, Cey, Ceie, and Ceskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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