Howie vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howie

Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,429
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Popularity Comparison

Howie Rank #5,429
Cass Rank #5,414

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5429 for Howie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Howie or Cass more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Cass mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Howie and Cass boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.

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