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
Nicknames
Cez, Sesar

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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
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cesar Rank #361
Jesus Rank #164

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cesar ___

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

Jesus ___

  • Jesus Miguel
  • Jesus Antonio
  • Jesus Emanuel
  • Jesus David
  • Jesus Angel
  • Jesus Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cesar

Mateo Diego Isabella Sofia Alejandro

If you choose Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

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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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