How to say it
CAS · si · an
/ˈkæs.i.ən/
Masculine
Cassian
From Cassius
What it means
From the Roman family name Cassius, often linked to the Latin cassus, 'hollow' or 'empty.'
Cassian comes from the Roman clan name Cassius, usually tied to the Latin cassus, 'hollow.' Several early saints carried it, including a revered monastic writer. It feels both ancient and freshly stylish, boosted lately by Cassian Andor of the Star Wars series. Cass is the easy short. Said KASS-ee-un.
Popularity over time
peaked at #479 in 2025, currently #479 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
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Cass.
- Pop culture
Cassian Andor of Star Wars.
Spelling variants
- Cassius
- Cassio
- Kassian