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Cassian vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#515
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Lian mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Cassian and Lian boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.

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