Italian and Portuguese masculine form from Cassianus, a Roman family name possibly derived from Cassius meaning hollow or empty; Saint Cassian of Imola is the patron saint of teachers.
Nicknames
cassio
Vibe
strongelegant
How it ages.
Classical and underused; a name with genuine Roman pedigree that has never been fashionable enough to date.
The cultural moment.
Steady but rare in Brazil and Italy; no notable trend spike, which preserves its distinctiveness.