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Cass vs Shade

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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Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

Cultural Roots

English American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,590
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Shade Rank #5,590

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5590 for Shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Shade more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Cass and Shade mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin).

Are Cass and Shade boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Shade is primarily a boy name.

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