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Cassian vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kian

Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Persian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#417
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Kian mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cassian and Kian boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.

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