Cashel vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cashel Rank #3,726
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cashel

Cormac Finn Declan Orla Saoirse

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cashel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cashel at #3726 in the United States.

What do Cashel and James mean?

Cashel means "stone ringfort, castle" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cashel and James boy or girl names?

Cashel is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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