Cass

Cass is a male first name that serves as a diminutive of Cassidy and has its origin in the Old Irish byname Caiside. It carries the meaning "the one with the curls."

What does the name Cass mean?

The name Cass, a diminutive of Cassidy, is derived from the Old Irish byname Caiside and means "the one with the curls." The root of the name comes from the Old Irish word cas, which means "twisted" or "curled." Furthermore, Cass can also be considered a male pet form of Cassandra, which means "the seducer." This traces back to the Ancient Greek elements kékasmai (κέκασμαι), which stand for "excellent," "to surpass," "to shine," or "to transcend," as well as andrós (ἀνδρός), meaning "the man." Additionally, Cass is also regarded as an English diminutive of Cassius.

Where does the name Cass come from?

The etymology of Cass is Old Irish and means "the one with the curls." The Old Irish term cas stands for "twisted" or "curled." The name is also associated with Cassandra, whose Ancient Greek components kékasmai mean "excellent, to surpass, to shine, to transcend" and andrós means "the man." The language in which the name is used is English.

How do you pronounce Cass?

The pronunciation of Cass is simple and concise. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "Kas" [kas], with a short, clear vowel at its center that immediately catches the ear. The double consonant "-ss" provides a distinct ending and gives the name a certain sharpness. Thus, Cass appears focused and direct - a name that radiates a noticeable intensity and presence in its simplicity.

Popularity

In Germany, Cass is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,479th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Cass was given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which drops it to the 9,082nd place. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Famous people

• Big Cass (Wrestler (WWE)