Kass
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kass is a Greek name meaning “prophetess”. It is a rare name, primarily used for boys, with 85.71% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kass
Kass is a surname of Greek origin that derives from the ancient name Kassandra. In classical literature, Cassandra is famously mentioned in the Iliad of Homer, representing a figure of prophetic ability. Over centuries, the name underwent significant reduction and regional phonetic shift to become the shortened form utilized as a surname in Western contexts. Its development demonstrates the transition of classical mythological names into simplified, functional family surnames throughout European history.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kass
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kass is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 85.71% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Kass
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kass is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 3.64M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.94M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 9.54M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kass was last recorded at #7,136 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2020) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,518 in 1978. Its lowest recorded position was #11,003 in 2014. Over the last 11 years (2009–2020) the name rose 1123 places (from #8,259 to #7,136).
Characteristics of the Name Kass
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- K — Boy Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kass is a one-syllable name that concludes with a fricative consonant, giving it an abrupt and punchy quality. As a frequent nickname for various high-energy figures, it possesses an Edgy & Rebel aesthetic that relies on brevity.
Middle Names For Kass
Middle names used with KassMethodology
Kass is most frequently used with: Kass Alexander
Middle name suggestions for KassMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kass is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Kass Joseph · Kass Junior · Kass Gerald · Kass Justin · Kass Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kass
Sound Like Kass Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Gus · Case · Kayce · View all 70 names
Spelled Like Kass Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Kassa · Kaiss · Kayss · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kass Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Kass”
Dictionary Meaning of "Kass"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Kass in ASL
- K
- a
- s
- s
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