Cesar
/ˈsiːzər/noun
A masculine given name, commonly an English spelling of the Spanish and Portuguese form of Caesar.
Did you know?After Julius Caesar, his family name became a title: German Kaiser and Russian tsar both ultimately descend from Caesar.
Etymological Timeline
1st Century BCE
Latin
Caesar
“Roman family name, notably borne by Gaius Julius Caesar”
1st–4th Century CE
Latin
Caesar
“An imperial title used by Roman emperors and designated heirs”
Medieval Period
Old French
Cesar
“A vernacular form of the Roman imperial name and title”
Medieval–Early Modern Period
Spanish
César
“The Spanish form of Caesar, used as a personal name”
Modern English
English
Cesar
“A personal name, usually representing the Spanish-derived form of Caesar”