Cassander Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ka-SAN-der //kæˈsændər//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: defender of men (Greek); helper of men (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cassander has Greek origins, derived from 'Kassandros,' which means 'defender of men.' In ancient history, Cassander was a prominent figure, a general and king of Macedon. The Latin adaptation reflects similar meanings, emphasizing the protective qualities associated with the name.
Famous people named Cassander
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Cassander — ancient Macedonian general.
Cassander — historical king of Macedon.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cassander was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Cassander has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Cassander has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cassander is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cassander was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cassander
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cassander.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |