Cassandr vs Janessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassandr

Girl #1,450 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"she who entangles men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,450
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cassie, Sandra, Cass

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Popularity Comparison

Cassandr Rank #1,450
Janessa Rank #1,576

Cassandr is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1576 for Janessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassandr ___

  • Cassandr Rose
  • Cassandr Marie
  • Cassandr Jane
  • Cassandr Elizabeth
  • Cassandr Grace
  • Cassandr Anne

Janessa ___

  • Janessa Marie
  • Janessa Leigh
  • Janessa Grace
  • Janessa Rose
  • Janessa Lynn
  • Janessa Kate

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Brianna Taryn Colton Brayden Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassandr or Janessa more popular?

Cassandr is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Janessa at #1576 in the United States.

What do Cassandr and Janessa mean?

Cassandr means "she who entangles men" (Greek origin). Janessa means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassandr and Janessa boy or girl names?

Cassandr is primarily a girl name. Janessa is primarily a girl name.

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