Caspian

At a Glance: Name: Caspian – Meaning: of/from the Caspian Sea – Origin: English (from Latin 'Caspius') – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KAS-pee-an

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Caspian has an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, romantic, storybook feel, with an English origin tracing back to the Latin "Caspius." The meaning is straightforward: of or from the Caspian Sea. It's pronounced KAS-pee-an.

Meaning & Origin of Caspian

Meaning: Of/from the caspian sea.

Origin: English (from Latin 'Caspius').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Caspian

Phonetic: KAS-pee-an   IPA: /ˈkæspiən/

Popularity of Caspian

Caspian ranked #578 in 2024, given to 492 babies — and that 2024 figure also marks its peak rank across the SSA's 1998-2024 data.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Caspian mean?

Of/from the caspian sea. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Caspian)

How do you pronounce Caspian?

Caspian is pronounced KAS-pee-an (IPA: /ˈkæspiən/).

Is Caspian a popular name right now?

Caspian is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #578 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)

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