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At a Glance: Name: Cash – Meaning: surname origin, not from the word for money; a variant of Case, or an Americanized German immigrant surname (Kirch 'church' or Kirsch 'cherry') – Origin: English (surname, variant of Case); also Americanized German (Kirch/Kirsch) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KASH
Cash is a boy's name, pronounced KASH, that didn't start out as the money word at all — it's actually a surname, a variant of Case, or in some families an Americanized form of the German surname Kirch ('church') or Kirsch ('cherry'). You may have come across the idea that Cash means 'wealth,' but that's not accurate: the name has no etymological link to money. It's a classic name with a free-spirited, boho, bold, timeless, classic feel.
Meaning & Origin of Cash
Meaning: Surname origin, not from the word for money; a variant of case, or an americanized german immigrant surname (kirch 'church' or kirsch 'cherry').
Origin: English (surname, variant of Case); also Americanized German (Kirch/Kirsch).
A common claim: Cash means 'wealth' or 'money' Actually: Cash doesn't derive from the money-related word; it's a surname (a variant of Case, or an Americanized German immigrant surname) with no etymological link to money.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cash
Phonetic: KASH IPA: /ˈkæʃ/
Popularity of Cash
Cash peaked at #243 in 2013, when 1,483 boys were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #316, with 1,085 boys named Cash that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1885–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Cash mean?
Surname origin, not from the word for money; a variant of case, or an americanized german immigrant surname (kirch ‘church’ or kirsch ‘cherry’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cash)
How do you pronounce Cash?
Cash is pronounced KASH (IPA: /ˈkæʃ/).
Is Cash a popular name right now?
Cash peaked at #243 in 2013 and is ranked #316 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)
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