Cassian
Cassian is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “hollow, empty; of Cassius.” It ranked #479 in the United States in 2025. Cassian derives from the Roman family name Cassius.
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how do you pronounce Cassian?
KASH-ee-an
where does the name Cassian come from?
A derivative of Cassius, from the Roman family the gens Cassia, and the name of early saints.
It surged in popularity through the character Cassian Andor in 'Star Wars: Rogue One' and the romantasy hero Cassian in Sarah J. Maas's 'A Court of Thorns and Roses.'
how popular is this name?
Cassian has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 5 years since 2021. It peaked at #479 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #479 |
| 2024 | #617 |
| 2023 | #529 |
| 2022 | #938 |
| 2021 | #968 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Cassian fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Cassian?
- Cassian Andor (Star Wars character)
- John Cassian (early Christian monk)
- Cassian (A Court of Silver Flames character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Cassian?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Cassian?
what names go well with Cassian?
Sibling names that share Cassian's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Cassian
What does the name Cassian mean?
Cassian means “hollow, empty; of Cassius”.
What is the origin of the name Cassian?
Cassian comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Cassian?
Cassian ranked #479 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Cassian a boy or girl name?
Cassian is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Cassian?
Cassian is pronounced KASH-ee-an, with 3 syllables.
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