Cassian

Meaning of Cassian

It comes from the Roman family name "Cassius". It might mean "empty" or "vain."

Cassian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cassian

Cassian is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #479 in 2025 from #969 in 2021.

Notable people named Cassian

• Cassian Elwes
  Film producer and executive
• Cassian Bilton
  British actor
• Cassian Maria Spiridon
  Romanian composer
• John Cassian
  Christian monk and theologian
• Saint Cassian of Imola
  Christian saint and martyr

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Questions about the name Cassian

What does the name Cassian mean?

Cassian means it comes from the roman family name "cassius". it might mean "empty" or "vain.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Cassian a boy's or a girl's name?

Cassian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cassian?

In 2025, Cassian ranked #479 for boys, up from #616 the year before.

When was Cassian most popular?

Cassian peaked at #479 in 2025.