Cesar vs Maximiliano

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cesar Rank #361
Maximiliano Rank #298

Maximiliano is more popular, ranked #298 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

Maximiliano ___

  • Maximiliano Alejandro
  • Maximiliano Antonio
  • Maximiliano Rafael
  • Maximiliano Sebastian
  • Maximiliano Carlos
  • Maximiliano Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cesar

Mateo Diego Isabella Sofia Alejandro

If you choose Maximiliano

Valentina Isabella Leonardo Emiliano Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cesar or Maximiliano more popular?

Maximiliano is more popular, ranked #298 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Cesar and Maximiliano mean?

Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin). Maximiliano means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Cesar and Maximiliano boy or girl names?

Cesar is primarily a boy name. Maximiliano is primarily a boy name.

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