Cass vs Newt

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

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Newt

Boy #5,464 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"new settlement, new town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,464
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Newt Rank #5,464

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5464 for Newt.

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

Newt ___

  • Newt James
  • Newt Alexander
  • Newt Thomas
  • Newt William
  • Newt Henry
  • Newt Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Newt

Finn Scout Bram Lark Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Newt more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Newt at #5464 in the United States.

What do Cass and Newt mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Newt means "new settlement, new town" (Old English origin).

Are Cass and Newt boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Newt is primarily a boy name.

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