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Richard vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Richard Rank #232
Cass Rank #5,414

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5414 for Cass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Cass more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cass mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Cass boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.

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