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Cashel

♂ Boy

Pronounced KASH-əl /ˈkæʃ.əl/High

Meaning: From Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (from Latin castellum, 'castle'); the famous Rock of CashelMedium

In 30 seconds: A stone fortress of a name: Cashel means 'stone fort' in Irish — like the legendary Rock of Cashel, seat of ancient kings. Strong, Celtic, and handsome, with a built-in Cash.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (from Latin castellum, 'castle'); the famous Rock of Cashel
U.S. rank (2024)#3696 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 462

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032024

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

History & Origin

Cashel comes from Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (ultimately from Latin castellum, 'castle'). It is famous from the Rock of Cashel, the ancient royal and ecclesiastical site in Tipperary. A strong Irish place-name turned handsome first name, with the nickname Cash.

In the U.S. it appears in Irish-heritage and surname-loving families. Rare, stone-fort at the root, and Celtic-strong.

Did you know? The Rock of Cashel — a dramatic medieval fortress on a limestone outcrop — was the seat of the kings of Munster for centuries; the name carries all that royal Irish history.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Cashel — etymology

Variations

CaisealCashell

Nicknames

Cash

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If you like Cashel…

Cash— the nickname within it
Killian— a companion Irish favorite
Ronan— another handsome Celtic pick
Cael— shares the -el ending
Cory— another Irish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cashel mean?

Cashel is Irish for 'stone fort, ring-fort', as in the Rock of Cashel.

How do you pronounce Cashel?

It's said KASH-əl /ˈkæʃ.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cashel a boy or girl name?

Cashel is a boy's name.

How popular is Cashel?

Cashel is a rare name in the U.S.