Caspian
KAS-pee-uhn
Caspian is a boy’s name of Persian origin, meaning “Derived from the Caspian Sea, a large landlocked lake located between Europe and Asia. The sea's name comes from the ancient Caspi people.”. It currently ranks #578 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Caspian Means
“Derived from the Caspian Sea, a large landlocked lake located between Europe and Asia. The sea's name comes from the ancient Caspi people.”
The Story of Caspian
He sounds like an uncharted sea and a whispered legend, a name of adventure born from ancient lands, waiting for your son.
Caspian is a name derived from the vast Caspian Sea, a legendary body of water located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The sea itself is named after the ancient Caspi people who once inhabited its shores. This evocative name, popularized by literature, carries a sense of mystery, exploration, and a connection to distant, exotic lands.
There's an immediate sense of adventure when you consider 'Caspian' for your son, a feeling of horizons waiting to be explored. It’s a name that conjures images of brave journeys and a mind filled with curiosity. You'll find yourself saying it, picturing him, and feeling the pull of a life less ordinary.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Prince Caspian
Character in The Chronicles of Narnia series.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#492 in 2024
Total Births
3,558
First Recorded
1998
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