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Dez vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish/British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,597
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Dez Rank #5,597
Cass Rank #5,414

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5597 for Dez.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dez or Cass more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Dez and Cass mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Dez and Cass boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.

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