Able vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Able Rank #5,312
Cass Rank #5,414

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 vs #5414 for Cass.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Able ___

  • Able James
  • Able John
  • Able Lee
  • Able Ray
  • Able Thomas
  • Able Cole

Cass ___

  • Cass River
  • Cass James
  • Cass Elliott
  • Cass Monroe
  • Cass Theodore
  • Cass August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Able

Seth Adam Cain Noah Eli

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Able or Cass more popular?

Able is more popular, ranked #5312 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Able and Cass mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Able and Cass boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.

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