Alistar vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistar

Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,272
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Ali, Alis

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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

Alistar Rank #5,272
Cass Rank #5,414

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 vs #5414 for Cass.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alistar ___

  • Alistar James
  • Alistar Hugh
  • Alistar Ross
  • Alistar Gordon
  • Alistar Stuart
  • Alistar Malcolm

Cass ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Hamish Fergus Isla Catriona Duncan

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Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alistar or Cass more popular?

Alistar is more popular, ranked #5272 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Alistar and Cass mean?

Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Alistar and Cass boy or girl names?

Alistar is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.

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