Cassius
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Cassius
Cassius derives from the Latin family name Cassius, likely rooted in the Latin word "cassus" meaning "empty" or "vain," though some scholars connect it to an Etruscan origin.
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Etymology
Cassius derives from the Latin family name Cassius, likely rooted in the Latin word "cassus" meaning "empty" or "vain," though some scholars connect it to an Etruscan origin. The name was used in ancient Rome and later adopted throughout Western Christian cultures, notably borne by the Roman senator Cassius who conspired against Julius Caesar, and in modern times by boxer Muhammad Ali, who was born Cassius Clay.
Cassius currently ranks #583 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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