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Cass vs Kale

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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Kale

Boy #5,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, free man"

Origin: Hawaiian (adapted from Charles)

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Norse American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,372
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Kale Rank #5,372

Kale is more popular, ranked #5372 vs #5414 for Cass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Kale more popular?

Kale is more popular, ranked #5372 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Cass and Kale mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Kale means "man, free man" (Hawaiian (adapted from Charles) origin).

Are Cass and Kale boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Kale is primarily a boy name.

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