Cesar vs Theodore

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cesar Rank #361
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

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 Cesar

Mateo Diego Isabella Sofia Alejandro

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cesar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Cesar and Theodore mean?

Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cesar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cesar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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