Caspian

Caspian is a boy name of Persian origin, ranked #42 in popularity, meaning Of the Caspian Sea.

What Caspian means

Of the Caspian Sea.

Caspian sits at 7 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Caspian comes from

Persian names reach back to pre-Islamic Iran and to the epic poetry that preserved it, which is why many belong to heroes and rulers from the Shahnameh.

Caspian is recorded as Persian in origin. Browse other Persian names.

How popular is Caspian?

Caspian is ranked #42. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.

The character of Caspian

We group Caspian under Ocean. If that is the quality drawing you to it, the theme link below collects every other name we hold in the same group.

Themes: Ocean

Names like Caspian

These share Caspian's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Adrian — Of the dark sea.
• Kai — The sea.
• Kaito — Ocean; to soar, to fly.
• Ronan — Little seal.
• Arnav — The ocean; the sea.
• Dylan — Son of the sea.
• Marius — Of the sea; manly.
• Ross — From the headland.
• Tao — Great waves.
• Capri — Of the isle; free-spirited.
• Coral — From the sea; a pink-red gem.
• Coraline — Coral; the heart.

More Persian names

• Arash — Hero; bright.
• Cyrus — Sun; lord.
• Darius — He who holds firm; a wealthy king.
• Farid — Unique and precious.
• Jasmine — Jasmine flower; a gift from God.
• Jasper — Bringer of treasure; the gemstone.
• Lilac — The pale-purple blossom.
• Parisa — Like a fairy.
• Roxana — Dawn; bright light.
• Shirin — Sweet and charming.