Cassandr

Q: What is the origin of Cassandr?

Cassandr is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Cassandr?

According to the latest SSA data, Cassandr is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Cassandr a girl name?

Cassandr is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"To Excel Over Men"

A truncated form of Cassandra, referencing the classical Greek name associated with mythic tradition and long-standing literary transmission.

Themes:cassandragreektruncationmythic

Mythology Mythological Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Cassandr

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Cassandr did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Cassandr Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Cassandr.

10 ideas

Casie

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Cass

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cass

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casy

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ssay

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andr

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cie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cassandr

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Cassandr mean?

Cassandr means "To Excel Over Men". A truncated form of Cassandra, referencing the classical Greek name associated with mythic tradition and long-standing l

What is the origin of Cassandr?

Cassandr is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Cassandr?

According to the latest SSA data, Cassandr is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Cassandr a girl name?

Cassandr is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Cassandr?

Popular nicknames for Cassandr include Casie, Cass, cass, casy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Cassandr?

There are many names similar to Cassandr in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables2

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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