Cass vs Kanen

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Cass →

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Kanen Rank #5,368

Kanen is more popular, ranked #5368 vs #5414 for Cass.

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

Kanen ___

  • Kanen James
  • Kanen Michael
  • Kanen Patrick
  • Kanen Sean
  • Kanen William
  • Kanen Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Kanen

Caden Declan Riordan Finley Brielle

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Kanen more popular?

Kanen is more popular, ranked #5368 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Cass and Kanen mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Kanen means "warrior, fighter" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cass and Kanen boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Kanen is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Kanen vs Cass Cass vs Ezri Cass vs Nikolay Cass vs Zariah Cass vs Itzael
← Full profile: Cass ← Full profile: Kanen Browse all baby names