Hollow; vain
Derived from the Roman family name Cassius, which likely stems from the Latin word 'cassus'. While the literal meaning suggests emptiness, the name has a long history of association with strength and intellectual weight due to its prominence in Roman history.
About 504 boys were named Cassius in 2025.
Birth name of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali
Roman senator and a leading instigator of the plot to kill Julius Caesar
American abolitionist and politician
A main conspirator in the play Julius Caesar · Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Cassius — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
