How to say it
CAS · pi · an
/ˈkæs.pi.ən/
Masculine
Caspian
Of the Caspian Sea
What it means
A name from the Caspian Sea, itself named for the ancient Caspi people.
Caspian takes its name from the Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water, named for the ancient Caspi people who lived nearby. C.S. Lewis made it a first name with Prince Caspian in the Chronicles of Narnia. Watery, adventurous, and freshly stylish. Cas is the short. Said KASS-pee-un.
Popularity over time
peaked at #491 in 2025, currently #491 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
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- Nickname
Cas.
- Pop culture
Prince Caspian of Narnia.
Spelling variants
- Caspien
- Kaspian
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