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Cassian vs Kylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylan

Boy #533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#533
Total SSA Count
558
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Kylan Rank #533

Kylan is more popular, ranked #533 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Kylan more popular?

Kylan is more popular, ranked #533 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Kylan mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Kylan means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cassian and Kylan boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Kylan is primarily a boy name.

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