Cass vs Kean

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

Kean

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Cultural Roots

Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,607
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Kean Rank #5,607

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5607 for Kean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Kean more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Kean at #5607 in the United States.

What do Cass and Kean mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Cass and Kean boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.

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