Césaire
“from the Latin name Caecilius”
French origin · Unisex name
#1561US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile
How to pronounce Césaire
se-zer
/se-zer/ · · 2 syllables
“from the Latin name Caecilius”
French origin · Unisex name
What does Césaire mean and where does it come from?
Césaire is derived from the Latin name Caecilius, which is related to the word 'caecus', meaning 'blind'.
Cultural significance
The name is notably associated with Aimé Césaire, a prominent Martinican poet and politician who contributed to the Négritude literary movement.
Peak popularity
Reached #1561 in 2015 — currently #1561 in the US.
How else can you spell Césaire?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Césaire?
Césaire works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Césaire Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Césaire John
One syllable · timeless choice
Césaire Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Césaire Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Césaire Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
Césaire Gael
One syllable · timeless choice
How popular is Césaire right now?
Holding steady — currently #1561 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Césaire is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Césaire?
Common
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Famous people named Césaire
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Aimé Césaire
A Martinican poet and politician, known for his influential works in the Négritude movement.
What names sound and feel like Césaire?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Césaire also consider these
How is Césaire written in other languages?
Gender variants of Césaire
Common questions about the name Césaire
What does the name Césaire mean?
Césaire means "from the Latin name Caecilius" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Césaire?
Césaire is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Césaire?
Césaire originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Césaire a common or rare name?
Césaire is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Césaire more of a girl or boy name?
Césaire is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.
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