Cass vs Macari

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

Macari

Boy #5,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, favored by God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Eastern European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,327
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mac, Cari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Macari Rank #5,327

Macari is more popular, ranked #5327 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

Macari ___

  • Macari James
  • Macari Joseph
  • Macari Thomas
  • Macari Anthony
  • Macari Nicholas
  • Macari Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Macari

Demetrios Nico Elena Xenia Alexios

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Macari more popular?

Macari is more popular, ranked #5327 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Cass and Macari mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Macari means "fortunate, favored by God" (Greek origin).

Are Cass and Macari boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Macari is primarily a boy name.

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