Cesar vs Mathias

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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Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cesar Rank #361
Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 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

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cesar

Mateo Diego Isabella Sofia Alejandro

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cesar or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Cesar and Mathias mean?

Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cesar and Mathias boy or girl names?

Cesar is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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