Casten vs Hiraeth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

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Popularity Comparison

Casten Rank #14,391
Hiraeth Rank #14,537

Casten is more popular, ranked #14391 vs #14537 for Hiraeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casten ___

No pairings available yet.

Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casten or Hiraeth more popular?

Casten is more popular, ranked #14391 compared to Hiraeth at #14537 in the United States.

What do Casten and Hiraeth mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin).

Are Casten and Hiraeth boy or girl names?

Casten is primarily a boy name. Hiraeth is primarily a boy name.

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