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Cassio

♂ Boy

Pronounced KASS-ee-oh /ˈkæs.i.oʊ/High

Meaning: An Italian short form of Cassius — from the Latin, 'hollow/empty' (of the Cassia family); a Shakespearean character in Othello; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hollow; of the Cassia family: Cassio is a form of Cassius. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningAn Italian short form of Cassius — from the Latin, 'hollow/empty' (of the Cassia family); a Shakespearean character in Othello; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9879 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

History & Origin

Cassio is an Italian short form of Cassius — from the Latin, 'hollow/empty' (of the Cassia family); a Shakespearean character in Othello (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KASS-ee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, of-the-Cassia-family at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cassius comes from the Latin 'hollow/empty' (of the Cassia family) — Cassio is an Italian short form (a character in Othello), lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KASS-ee-oh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Cassius — routes layered

Variations

CassiusCassianCassio

Nicknames

Cass

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cassio mean?

Cassio is an Italian short form of Cassius — Latin 'hollow/empty' (of the Cassia family); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cassio?

It's said KASS-ee-oh /kaes.i.o/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cassio a boy or girl name?

Cassio is a boy's name.

How popular is Cassio?

Cassio is a very rare name in the U.S.

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