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Gideon vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Gideon Rank #332
Cass Rank #5,414

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Cass more popular?

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

What do Gideon and Cass mean?

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

Are Gideon and Cass boy or girl names?

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

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