Cassius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cassius Name at a Glance

Name	Cassius
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Instigator of the conspiracy against Caesar.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cassius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cassius means “'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Instigator of the conspiracy against Caesar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cassius Name Origin

Our database records Cassius under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cassius a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cassius is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cassius

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