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The baby name Cashel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KASH-əl (IPA: /ˈkæʃəl/).

Cashel is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: KASH-əl (IPA: /ˈkæʃəl/)

What is the meaning of the name Cashel ?

The baby name Cashel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KASH-əl (IPA: /ˈkæʃəl/).

Cashel is Irish in Origin.

Cashel is an Irish given name derived from the Gaelic Caiseal (Old Irish caisel), meaning “stone fort” or “ringfort.” The word names the drystone fortifications that dot the Irish and Scottish landscape, and it appears widely in toponyms - most famously the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, medieval seat of the kings of Munster and a site linked with St. Patrick. As a place-name and common noun, it is recorded from early medieval texts onward.

As a personal name, Cashel saw modern adoption in the Anglophone world in the late 20th century, aligning with the fashion for Irish place names and heritage choices. Variants and related forms include the Irish Caiseal, the anglicized surname Cashell, and occasional spelling Cashell as a given name. Nicknames Cash and Cass are common. The name’s meaning conveys solidity, protection, and a rooted sense of home.

Cashel has the following similar or variant Names

Celebrity babies named Cashel

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Cashel Day-Lewis Rebecca Miller film director Daniel Day-Lewis television actor

Cashel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 2022 #304 7 2,557
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
United States Boys 2024 #863 30 7,044
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Cashel is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
BD
BW

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People also ask about Cashel

Cashel is predominantly a boy's name.
Cashel is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KASH-əl (IPA: /ˈkæʃəl/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Caiseal and Casheal.
Across languages, Cashel has these equivalents: Castle (English, literal equivalent), Castel / Castillo (related forms in other languages).
Yes — Cashel ranked #304 in Canada in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Cashel ranks highest in Canada (#304 in 2022).
Cashel's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #863 in 2014 to #863 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Cashel for their child, including Rebecca Miller and Daniel Day-Lewis.