Cass

At a Glance

Meaning

Short form of Cassandra (Greek, 'shining upon man' or 'unheeded prophetess'); as a surname variant, Irish 'curly-haired'

Origin

English, short form of Cassandra or Cassidy

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

KASListen

Cass is a short, crisp name pronounced KAS, and it began as an English short form of Cassandra or Cassidy. Cassandra carries the Greek meanings 'shining upon man' or 'unheeded prophetess,' while the surname variant is Irish for 'curly-haired.' If you like a name that's one quick syllable but connects to a longer, more formal one, Cass gives you both.

Meaning & Origin of Cass

Meaning: Short form of Cassandra (Greek, 'shining upon man' or 'unheeded prophetess'); as a surname variant, Irish 'curly-haired'.

Origin: English, short form of Cassandra or Cassidy.

How to Pronounce Cass

Popularity of Cass

Cass is rare today, ranking #5259 in 2024 with just 18 babies given the name. Its peak came all the way back in 1881, when it reached #719 with 7 babies.

Names Like Cass

These names have followed a similar path to Cass in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Vella
• Horace
• Mahala
• Vann
• Fanny
• Ole

FAQ

What does the name Cass mean?

Short form of Cassandra (Greek, ‘shining upon man’ or ‘unheeded prophetess’); as a surname variant, Irish ‘curly-haired’.

How do you pronounce Cass?

Cass is pronounced KAS (IPA: /kæs/).

Is Cass a popular name right now?

Cass peaked at #719 in 1881 and is ranked #5259 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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