US Popularity:12498
Origin:Modern
Other Origin(s):Greek, Irish, Latin
Meaning:One who shines and excels over a man; Curly haired; Metal helmet
A modern, gender-neutral moniker with an abundance of roots, Cass is short for Cassandra, Cassidy, and Cassius, amongst others. The Greek name Cassandra has the extraordinary meaning, “one who shines and excels over a man.” This will surely influence your little one to succeed in whatever path they set their heart on. Meanwhile, Cassidy is an Irish last name deriving from Caiside, from cas, which signifies “curly-haired.” Looking into the Etruscan roots of Cassius, you will find it means “metal helmet,” perhaps indicating baby will brave life’s battles with courage. Cass is a perfect choice for a little one with gorgeous ringlets or as an inspiration for them to be their best selves. With so much power in so few letters, Cass gives baby choice from the moment they arrive.

Cass Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Cass is currently #4191 on The Bump
Boy:Cass is currently #2342 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Cass is currently #2793 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Cass is currently #12498 in U.S. births
Boy:Cass is currently #5954 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
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in 2023
No change
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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