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Cass
Cass means “Descendant of the curly-haired one”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Cass? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Descendant of the curly-haired one", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cash.
Cass meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Descendant of the curly-haired one
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Cass to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cass as C·A·S·S, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cass is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cass variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cassa, Casse, Cassy.
- Nicknames: Cass works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Cass with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Cass middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cash, Cassi, Case, Cassie, Chaz — full picks on the sibling names for Cass guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cass? Browse our names like Cass guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cass
What does the name Cass mean?
Cass means "Descendant of the curly-haired one" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Cass is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Cass?
Cass originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Cass?
Cass has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cass a boy's or girl's name?
Cass is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cass in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cass sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cass?
Names that share Cass's sound and style include Cash, Cassi, Case, Cassie, Chaz.
What middle names pair well with Cass?
Good middle-name fits for Cass pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cass is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cass is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cass?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cass share its rhythm without rhyming — Cash, Cassi, Case all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.