Cass vs Earnest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cass

Boy #5,414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,414
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Earnest

Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,461
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Earnest Rank #5,461

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Earnest more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Cass and Earnest mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Cass and Earnest boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.

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