Cassian

Cassian: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “belonging to Cassius”
Origin: Latin
Say it: KASH-ən · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From the Roman family name Cassianus, derived from Cassius. It is borne by several early Christian saints and writers.

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How popular is Cassian?

2024139 per million US babies

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Babies named Cassian in 2024462

2024 rank#616 boys

Peak year2023

Total US babies since 18802,270

Cassian is rising: use over the last five years is 22.6× what it was a decade earlier.

Names like Cassian

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin
Christianfollower of Christ · Latin

Cassian questions

What does the name Cassian mean?

Cassian means "belonging to Cassius". It comes from Latin. From the Roman family name Cassianus, derived from Cassius. It is borne by several early Christian saints and writers.

Is Cassian a boy or girl name?

Cassian is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Cassian?

462 US babies were named Cassian in 2024. Its peak year was 2023.

How do you pronounce Cassian?

Cassian is usually pronounced KASH-ən.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.