Cass vs Yanni

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

Yanni

Boy #5,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Hebrew Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,518
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yan, Yay, Yaie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Yanni Rank #5,518

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5518 for Yanni.

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

Yanni ___

  • Yanni Michael
  • Yanni Alexander
  • Yanni Christos
  • Yanni Dimitri
  • Yanni Luke
  • Yanni Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Yanni more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Cass and Yanni mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cass and Yanni boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Yanni is primarily a boy name.

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