Cassius
Meaning of Cassius
Cassius is a distinguished male name of Latin origin, historically associated with the Roman family name Cassius. The name is pronounced as KAH-shus (/ˈkæʃəs/) in English. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage, notably linked to Gaius Cassius Longinus, one of Julius Caesar's assassins, and more recently, to the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who was born Cassius Clay. The name embodies strength and nobility and has seen fluctuating popularity over the years in the United States. In recent times, it has been steadily climbing the ranks, reaching its highest modern peak at 485th in 2021. A common variation of this name is "Cass," offering a shorter yet equally impactful option for parents considering this classic name for their newborns.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KAH-shus (/ˈkæʃəs/)
British English
- Pronunced as KASH-uhs (/ˈkæʃəs/)
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Notable People Named Cassius
| Major General Cassius Marcellus Clay was an American planter, politician, military officer, and abolitionist who served as the United States ambassador to Russia from 1863 to 1869, and played a significant role in influencing Russian support for the Union during the American Civil War. |
| Cassius Longinus was a Greek rhetorician and philosophical critic known for his immense reputation as a literary critic and his role as chief counsellor to Queen Zenobia of Palmyra. |
| Cassius Winston - Cassius Xavier-Lamarr Winston is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Michigan State Spartans and currently playing for Tofaş in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the Basketball Champions League (BCL). |
| Cassius Jerome Stanley is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Duke Blue Devils and currently playing for Hapoel Afula in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. |
| Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, also known as "Cash" or "Kash," was an American artist famous for his humorous series of paintings, Dogs Playing Poker, in the 19th century. |
| Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. - Cassius Marcellus Clay was an American painter and musician, known as the father of three-time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and Rahman Ali, and the paternal grandfather of Laila Ali. |
| Cassius Ionescu-Tulcea - Cassius Tocqueville Ionescu Tulcea was a Romanian-American mathematician known for his expertise in probability theory, statistics, and mathematical analysis. |
| Cassius Cleaves is an English rugby union player known for his role as a winger for Harlequins and the England U20's. |
| Cassius Henry is a London-born singer who achieved chart success with hits like "Broke" and "The One" featuring Freeway. |
| Cassius Chaney is an American professional boxer and the current holder of the WBC-USNBC Silver heavyweight title. |
| Cassius Willis is an American actor known for his guest appearances in TV shows and movies, including recurring roles in The Young and the Restless and Revenge, as well as a role in the 2014 film Earth to Echo. |
