Caesar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Caesar Name at a Glance

Name	Caesar
Meaning	The family name of Roman dictator Gaius Julias Caesar. Its origin is uncertain:, but may come from 'caesaries' meaning hair, or 'caesius' meaning 'bluish-grey, or 'caedere' meaning to cut, perhaps referring to his birth by Caesarean section.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Caesar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Caesar means “The family name of Roman dictator Gaius Julias Caesar. Its origin is uncertain:, but may come from 'caesaries' meaning hair, or 'caesius' meaning 'bluish-grey, or 'caedere' meaning to cut, perhaps referring to his birth by Caesarean section”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Caesar Name Origin

Our database records Caesar under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Caesar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Caesar is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Caesar

When considering Caesar for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.