Cache

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Pronounced KASH /kæʃ/High

Meaning: From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed store of supplies; also a computing term for temporary data storageHigh

In 30 seconds: Cache is a French-origin word meaning hiding place or hidden store that has come into use as a modern boys name. It shares its pronunciation with cash and carries associations of both resourcefulness and technology.

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Origin HighFrench

MeaningFrom French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed store of supplies; also a computing term for temporary data storage

U.S. rank (2024)#3101 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 971

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Cache entered English through Canadian and American French, where cache referred to a hidden store of food, ammunition, or supplies left by trappers and explorers. The word derives from French cacher (to hide), itself from Latin coacticare. Trappers on the North American frontier used caches extensively, embedding the word in North American English.

As a given name, Cache is a creative 21st-century American choice, part of a trend of using evocative English and French vocabulary words as boys names. It sounds identical to the common word cash, lending it a bold phonetic quality. The computing sense of cache has given it additional modern resonance. It remains an uncommon name but is found on U.S. birth records.

Did you know? In computing, a cache is a high-speed storage layer that temporarily holds frequently accessed data so it can be retrieved faster. The technical meaning has given the name a 21st-century edge — parents drawn to tech culture may appreciate the dual resonance of hidden treasure and digital speed.

Overall data confidence 87%

Merriam-Webster — cache — Word etymology and meaningU.S. Social Security Administration — Occurrence data for Cache as a given name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cache mean?

Cache means a hidden store or hiding place, from French cacher (to hide). In computing it also means a fast-access data store.

How do you pronounce Cache?

It is pronounced KASH, exactly like the word cash, with one syllable.

Is Cache a boy or girl name?

Cache is primarily used as a boy's name in American naming practice.

How popular is Cache?

Cache is a rare name in the United States, not ranked in the top 1000, but it appears on birth records as a creative modern choice.