Cesar Mai

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cesar Mai — French
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cesar Mai is a name that combines French origins. The first name Cesar is a masculine given name of French origin. Cesar or César is a given name and surname. People with the given name César (footballer, born May 1979) (César Vinicio Cervo de Luca), Brazilian football centre-back César (footballer, born July 1979) (Clederson César de Souza), Brazilian football winger César (footballer, born 1995) (César Augusto Soares dos Reis Ribela), Brazilian goalkeeper César Alierta (born 1945), Spanish businessman César Azpilicueta (born 1989), Spanish footballer César Baena (born 1961), Venezuelan footballer César Baldaccini (1921–1998), French sculptor César Batiz, Venezuelan investigative journalist César Blackman. The surname Mai: Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most. Cesar is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 51K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cesar reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cesar

French

Cesar or César is a given name and surname. People with the given name César (footballer, born May 1979) (César Vinicio Cervo de Luca), Brazilian football centre-back César (footballer, born July 1979) (Clederson César de Souza), Brazilian football winger César (footballer, born 1995) (César Augusto Soares dos Reis Ribela), Brazilian goalkeeper César Alierta (born 1945), Spanish businessman César Azpilicueta (born 1989), Spanish footballer César Baena (born 1961), Venezuelan footballer César Baldaccini (1921–1998), French sculptor César Batiz, Venezuelan investigative journalist César Blackman.

Surname: Mai

Vietnamese

Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cesar is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cesar by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cesar Mai

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cesar Mai:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cesar?
The first name Cesar originates from French. Cesar or César is a given name and surname. People with the given name César (footballer, born May 1979) (César Vinicio Cervo de Luca), Brazilian football centre-back César (footballer, born July 1979) (Clederson César de Souza), Brazilian football winger César (footballer, born 1995) (César Augusto Soares dos Reis Ribela), Brazilian goalkeeper César Alierta (born 1945), Spanish businessman César Azpilicueta (born 1989), Spanish footballer César Baena (born 1961), Venezuelan footballer César Baldaccini (1921–1998), French sculptor César Batiz, Venezuelan investigative journalist César Blackman.
When was Cesar most popular?
The name Cesar reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mai?
The surname Mai originates from Vietnamese. Mài is a Chinese surname. It is commonly transliterated as Mak in Hong Kong, based on the Cantonese pronunciation, though other transliterations exist. "麥" is the standard character in both Traditional and Simplified scripts but 麦 is also a variant seen in both. The meaning of the Chinese character is either wheat or barley. According to a 2013 study, 麥 was the 200th most common surname, shared by 550,000 people or 0.041% of China's population, with Guangdong being the province with the most.
What are the origins of the name Cesar Mai?
The name Cesar Mai combines two different traditions: the first name Cesar has French roots, while the surname Mai originates from Vietnamese.
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