Cassian
Cassian is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “hollow, empty; of Cassius.” It ranked #395 in the United States in 2025. Cassian derives from the Roman family name Cassius.
how do you pronounce Cassian?
KASH-ee-an
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what does Cassian mean?
The name Cassian means “hollow, empty; of Cassius.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Cassian derives from the Roman family name Cassius. 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?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #395 |
| 2023 | #470 |
| 2022 | #582 |
| 2021 | #694 |
| 2020 | #802 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Cassian?
- Cassian Andor (Star Wars character)
- John Cassian (early Christian monk)
- Cassian (A Court of Silver Flames character)
what names are similar to Cassian?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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