Cassius - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Cassius \c(as)-sius\ is pronounced KASH-us. It is of Latin origin. Possibly "empty, hollow". An old Roman family clan name. Shakespeare's Julius Caesar depicts Caius Cassius as politically ambitious. In modern times, Cassius Clay was the birth name of the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali.

Cassius has 3 variant forms: Cash, Cass and Cassio.

For more information, see also the related name Cassian.

Cassius is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cassius. Compare Cassius with related baby names.