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Cass vs Gideon

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

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5414 for Cass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Cass and Gideon mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cass and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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