Short form of Casimir or Cassian
Caz is primarily used as a diminutive of the Slavic name Casimir, meaning 'proclaimer of peace,' or the Latin name Cassian, meaning 'hollow.' As a standalone name, it represents a modern trend of using sharp, one-syllable nicknames as formal given names. It is particularly popular in the UK and Australia as a casual short form.
Less common today
Caz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,983 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British bass guitarist
A character in the animated series 'The Casagrandes' · The Casagrandes
