
The short answer
Cesar is a masculine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Unaccented form of César used mainly in America and the Philippines." It ranked #385 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, unaccented form of César used mainly in America and the Philippines. The entry lists its usage as Spanish (Americanized, Filipinized).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Cesar ranked #385 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #385 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cesar mean?
Behind the Name does not give Cesar a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: unaccented form of César used mainly in America and the Philippines.
Is Cesar a popular name?
Cesar ranked #385 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Cesar a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Cesar appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Cesar — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.