Caesar vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caesar

Boy #2,903 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"imperial title, emperor"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish American Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,903
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cee, Cae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caesar Rank #2,903
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2903 for Caesar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caesar ___

  • Caesar Marcus
  • Caesar Julius
  • Caesar Augustus
  • Caesar James
  • Caesar Antonio

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caesar

Augustus Maximus Livia Octavia Marcus

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caesar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Caesar at #2903 in the United States.

What do Caesar and Theodore mean?

Caesar means "imperial title, emperor" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Caesar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Caesar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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