Cass vs Kayven

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

Kayven

Boy #5,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, beloved, kind"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caoimhín

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,460
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Kayven Rank #5,460

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5460 for Kayven.

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

Kayven ___

  • Kayven James
  • Kayven Lee
  • Kayven Michael
  • Kayven Rowe
  • Kayven Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Kayven

Cayden Rylan Avery Brooklyn Zayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Kayven more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Kayven at #5460 in the United States.

What do Cass and Kayven mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Kayven means "gentle, beloved, kind" (Irish Gaelic caoimhín origin).

Are Cass and Kayven boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Kayven is primarily a boy name.

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