Cassius
Cassius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkรฆsi.ษs/ ยท /หkรฆ.สษs/
Meaning and origin of Cassius
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Cassius, a Roman name derived from the gens Cassia.
How popular is Cassius?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 9,736 boys in the U.S. have been named Cassius (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11873 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #430 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #583 for boys, with 504 babies given the name.
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Cassius FAQ
What does the name Cassius mean?
A male given name from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Cassius, a Roman name derived from the gens Cassia.
What is the origin of the name Cassius?
Cassius is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Cassius?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 9,736 boys in the U.S. have been named Cassius (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11873 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #430 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #583 for boys, with 504 babies given the name.
Is Cassius a boy or girl name?
Cassius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 30 girls and 9,736 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.