Cesare
CHEH-zah-reh
Cesare is a boy’s name of Italian origin, meaning “Italian form of Caesar, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'hairy' or 'head of hair'.”. It currently ranks #7835 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1970.
What Cesare Means
“Italian form of Caesar, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'hairy' or 'head of hair'.”
The Story of Cesare
From the heart of Renaissance Italy comes a name synonymous with power and ambition, a bold echo of history waiting for your son.
Cesare is the Italian form of Caesar, a Roman family name possibly deriving from the Latin word for 'hairy' or referring to a head of hair. This name was borne by Roman emperors and later adopted by Italian nobility, most famously Cesare Borgia, a figure of considerable influence and notoriety during the Italian Renaissance, cementing its association with leadership and strategic acumen.
To call your son Cesare is to imbue his life with a sense of historical weight and gravitas. When you write it on his birth certificate, you imagine the sharp intelligence and ambitious spirit this name carries. It feels like a name that commands attention, a bold declaration of your child's potential for leadership and strength.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Cesare Borgia
Italian condottiero and politician.
Personality Traits
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Peak Year
#23 in 1970
Total Births
675
First Recorded
1915
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