Cassian

Cassian: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin#479 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæsi.ən/

Meaning and origin of Cassian

  • A male given name from Latin of mostly historical use.

Etymology

From Latin Cassianus, derivative of Cassius. Name of early saints.

How popular is Cassian?

#479boys, 2025
633U.S. babies in 2025
#479peak rank (2025)
2,907babies since 1880

Since 1880, 14 girls and 2,893 boys in the U.S. have been named Cassian (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10484 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #479 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #479 for boys, with 633 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Cassian FAQ

What does the name Cassian mean?

A male given name from Latin of mostly historical use. From Latin Cassianus, derivative of Cassius. Name of early saints.

What is the origin of the name Cassian?

Cassian is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Cassian?

Since 1880, 14 girls and 2,893 boys in the U.S. have been named Cassian (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10484 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #479 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #479 for boys, with 633 babies given the name.

Is Cassian a boy or girl name?

Cassian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 14 girls and 2,893 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.