Adonis vs Cesar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonis

Boy #206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American Greek Lebanese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,713
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Doni, Adi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Cez, Sesar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adonis Rank #206
Cesar Rank #361

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 vs #361 for Cesar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonis ___

  • Adonis James
  • Adonis Lee
  • Adonis Xavier
  • Adonis Michael
  • Adonis Ray
  • Adonis Marco

Cesar ___

  • Cesar Antonio
  • Cesar Luis
  • Cesar Miguel
  • Cesar Alejandro
  • Cesar David
  • Cesar Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonis

Apollo Orion Cassandra Athena Darius

If you choose Cesar

Mateo Diego Isabella Sofia Alejandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonis or Cesar more popular?

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Adonis and Cesar mean?

Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin). Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin).

Are Adonis and Cesar boy or girl names?

Adonis is primarily a boy name. Cesar is primarily a boy name.

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