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Kasch

♂ Boy

Pronounced KASH /ˈkæʃ/Medium

Meaning: A German surname, generally taken as a short form of a personal name such as Kaspar. In current U.S. use it also reads as a spelling variant of Cash. Both routes are plausible; we note the uncertainty.Low

In 30 seconds: One sharp beat: Kasch is a German surname, and in U.S. use also reads as a spelling of Cash (said 'KASH').
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Origin LowGerman, English
MeaningA German surname, generally taken as a short form of a personal name such as Kaspar. In current U.S. use it also reads as a spelling variant of Cash. Both routes are plausible; we note the uncertainty.
U.S. rank (2022)#13308 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420062022

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kasch is a German family name, most often explained as a shortened form of Kaspar. Carried to the U.S. by German-speaking families, it now doubles as a surname-style first name and as a fresh spelling of Cash. We give both readings and note the routes are uncertain (said 'KASH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, one-beat, and sharp.

Did you know? German surnames often began as clipped nicknames, and Kasch is usually explained as a short form of Kaspar — the same name behind the traditional third magus (said 'KASH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kasch — German surname, short form of Kaspar; also read as Cash variant

Variations

KashCashKaspar

Nicknames

KashKas

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Cash— the English name this echoes
Kash— a closer sibling spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kasch mean?

Kasch is a German surname usually explained as a short form of Kaspar; in U.S. use it also reads as a spelling of Cash. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kasch?

It's said KASH /ˈkæʃ/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'cash'.

Is Kasch a boy or girl name?

Kasch is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kasch?

Kasch is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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