Cass vs Credence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Credence

Boy #5,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belief, trust, credibility"

Origin: Medieval Latin (credentia)

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,594
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cree, Dence

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Credence Rank #5,594

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5594 for Credence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cass ___

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

Credence ___

  • Credence James
  • Credence Paul
  • Credence River
  • Credence Lake
  • Credence Blue
  • Credence Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Credence

Cadence Verity Valor Mercy Justice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Credence more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Credence at #5594 in the United States.

What do Cass and Credence mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Credence means "belief, trust, credibility" (Medieval Latin (credentia) origin).

Are Cass and Credence boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Credence is primarily a boy name.

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