Cass vs Mccrae

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

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Mccrae

Boy #5,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of grace, son of good fortune"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,318
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Crae, Cray

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Mccrae Rank #5,318

Mccrae is more popular, ranked #5318 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

Mccrae ___

  • Mccrae James
  • Mccrae John
  • Mccrae William
  • Mccrae Henry
  • Mccrae Lee
  • Mccrae Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Mccrae

Mackenzie Finnley Campbell Sullivan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Mccrae more popular?

Mccrae is more popular, ranked #5318 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Cass and Mccrae mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Mccrae means "son of grace, son of good fortune" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cass and Mccrae boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Mccrae is primarily a boy name.

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