Baby name
Kassian
/KAS · see · an/
Meaning
“Hollow, vain”
Variant of Cassian, from the Latin Cassianus, possibly derived from the Roman clan name Cassius; carried by several early Christian saints.
How it ages.
Rare and distinguished; feels poised for revival alongside other late-antique saint names.
The cultural moment.
Occasional use in German-speaking countries and Russia; currently niche but quietly rising.