Cassandr vs Shirley

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
Shirley Rank #1,454

Cassandr is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1454 for Shirley.

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

Shirley ___

  • Shirley Ann
  • Shirley Marie
  • Shirley Jean
  • Shirley Grace
  • Shirley Louise
  • Shirley Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cassandr

Helena Penelope Thalia Daphne Alexander

If you choose Shirley

Dorothy Phyllis Beverly Geraldine Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassandr or Shirley more popular?

Cassandr is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Shirley at #1454 in the United States.

What do Cassandr and Shirley mean?

Cassandr means "she who entangles men" (Greek origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Cassandr and Shirley boy or girl names?

Cassandr is primarily a girl name. Shirley is primarily a girl name.

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