Cashel vs Dara

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

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Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cashel Rank #3,726
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3726 for Cashel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cashel ___

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

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cashel

Cormac Finn Declan Orla Saoirse

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cashel or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Cashel at #3726 in the United States.

What do Cashel and Dara mean?

Cashel means "stone ringfort, castle" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cashel and Dara boy or girl names?

Cashel is primarily a boy name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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