Cass
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Maker of boxes or chests, alert
Origin: Old French/English
Popularity: Ranked #5068 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Case. Shares the meaning 'Maker of boxes or chests, alert.'
Similar names: caasi, cas, casey, casie, cassie, case, cash, cassia
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Cass? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Cass, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cass
What does the name Cass mean?
Cass means “Maker of boxes or chests, alert” from Old French/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Cass?
Cass has Old French/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Maker of boxes or chests, alert”.
How popular is Cass?
Cass ranked #5045 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Cass most popular?
Cass peaked in 1989 with 43 babies registered that year.
Is Cass a boy or girl name?
Cass is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Casss in registered births are male.
Is the name Cass rising or falling in popularity?
Cass has fallen 879 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4166 in 2020 to #5045 in 2025.
How long has Cass been recorded?
Cass appears in birth records across 116 years — from 1881 through 2025.