Cesar Vigil

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cesar Vigil — French
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cesar Vigil 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 Vigil: Vigil ( vee-HILL) is a Spanish surname. Origin The Vigil surname comes from the word "vigil," which is from the Latin "vigilia," meaning "wakefulness." Richard D. Woods and Grace Alvarez-Altman write that the surname is, "descendant of Vigil (watchful); one born on the feast of the nativity. [E.S.] Refers to someone who is watchful and vigilant. Asturian name. [J.A.]." Woods and Alvarez-Altman refer to Elsdon C. Smith and Julio de Atienza as sources of their information. However, the work by Smith, Dictionary of American Family Names does not contain information on the name Vigil. 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: Vigil

Spanish

Vigil ( vee-HILL) is a Spanish surname. Origin The Vigil surname comes from the word "vigil," which is from the Latin "vigilia," meaning "wakefulness." Richard D. Woods and Grace Alvarez-Altman write that the surname is, "descendant of Vigil (watchful); one born on the feast of the nativity. [E.S.] Refers to someone who is watchful and vigilant. Asturian name. [J.A.]." Woods and Alvarez-Altman refer to Elsdon C. Smith and Julio de Atienza as sources of their information. However, the work by Smith, Dictionary of American Family Names does not contain information on the name Vigil.

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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 Vigil

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 Vigil:

6
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Vigil?
The surname Vigil originates from Spanish. Vigil ( vee-HILL) is a Spanish surname. Origin The Vigil surname comes from the word "vigil," which is from the Latin "vigilia," meaning "wakefulness." Richard D. Woods and Grace Alvarez-Altman write that the surname is, "descendant of Vigil (watchful); one born on the feast of the nativity. [E.S.] Refers to someone who is watchful and vigilant. Asturian name. [J.A.]." Woods and Alvarez-Altman refer to Elsdon C. Smith and Julio de Atienza as sources of their information. However, the work by Smith, Dictionary of American Family Names does not contain information on the name Vigil.
What are the origins of the name Cesar Vigil?
The name Cesar Vigil combines two different traditions: the first name Cesar has French roots, while the surname Vigil originates from Spanish.
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