Alasdair vs Cashel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cashel

Boy #3,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stone ringfort, castle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,726
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cash, Caz, Ash

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alasdair Rank #3,737
Cashel Rank #3,726

Cashel is more popular, ranked #3726 vs #3737 for Alasdair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alasdair ___

  • Alasdair James
  • Alasdair Iain
  • Alasdair Fergus
  • Alasdair Ross
  • Alasdair Duncan
  • Alasdair Grant

Cashel ___

  • Cashel James
  • Cashel Patrick
  • Cashel Michael
  • Cashel Ryan
  • Cashel Finn
  • Cashel Bram

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alasdair

Hamish Callum Finlay Catriona Fiona

If you choose Cashel

Cormac Finn Declan Orla Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alasdair or Cashel more popular?

Cashel is more popular, ranked #3726 compared to Alasdair at #3737 in the United States.

What do Alasdair and Cashel mean?

Alasdair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cashel means "stone ringfort, castle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alasdair and Cashel boy or girl names?

Alasdair is primarily a boy name. Cashel is primarily a boy name.

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