NAME PROFILE
Cesare
A variant of the Scottish name Leslie, meaning 'garden of holly' or 'court of the holly trees.' It describes a person with a vibrant spirit and a natural grace, often seen as a peacemaker who possesses a resilient and flourishing personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 676 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1927 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1987 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 88%PA — 12%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton) · Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation) · Leslie Caron (An American in Paris) · Leslie Nielsen (Airplane!) · Leslie Mann (The 40-Year-Old Virgin)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LezLeeLezzie
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