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Val vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Val

Boy #5,582 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strong, healthy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,582
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

Val Rank #5,582
Cass Rank #5,414

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5582 for Val.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Val or Cass more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Val at #5582 in the United States.

What do Val and Cass mean?

Val means "strong, healthy" (Latin origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Val and Cass boy or girl names?

Val is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.

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