Brion vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brion

Boy #5,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high, noble, exalted"

Origin: Old Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,271
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bri

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

Brion Rank #5,271
Cass Rank #5,414

Brion is more popular, ranked #5271 vs #5414 for Cass.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brion ___

  • Brion James
  • Brion Patrick
  • Brion Michael
  • Brion Joseph
  • Brion Thomas
  • Brion Sean

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 Brion

Cian Declan Saoirse Niamh Liam

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brion or Cass more popular?

Brion is more popular, ranked #5271 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Brion and Cass mean?

Brion means "high, noble, exalted" (Old Celtic origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Brion and Cass boy or girl names?

Brion is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.

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