Caesar - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Caesar \ca(e)-sar\ is pronounced SEE-zer. It is of Latin origin. Clan name of obscure meaning, possibly from "caesaries" meaning "head of hair". Caesar was the title of the Roman emperors after Augustus Caesar. Czar (Russian) and Kaiser (German) are variant forms. Saint Caesarius (fourth century) was physician to two emperors.

Caesar has 9 variant forms: Caezar, Casar, César, Cesar, Cesare, Cesaro, Kaiser, Seasar and Sezar.

For more information, see also the related name King.

Baby names that sound like Caesar are Cezar and Cesario.

Caesar is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Caesar. Click here to compare Caesar with related baby names.