Boy
Old French / English
1 syllable
Cash
KASH
/kæʃ/
"The hollow" — a rugged occupational name made legendary by country music
Cash derives from an Old French occupational surname Casse, referring to a maker of boxes or chests, or from a place name meaning hollow. As a given name, Cash owes its modern popularity almost entirely to Johnny Cash, the legendary country singer known as the Man in Black. The name has a strong, one-syllable simplicity and a rebellious country-cool energy.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesCash
GenderBoy
OriginOld French / English
Root WordCasse (box, chest)
MeaningHollow, box maker
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayN/A
Nicknames
C
About the Name Cash
Cash means hollow or box maker from its Old French occupational origins, though today it is primarily a tribute name to Johnny Cash.
Cash originates as an Old French occupational surname and is used as a given name in honor of country legend Johnny Cash.
Cash has been rising rapidly in the US and entered the top 200, a top pick for parents who love country music.
Cash James, Cash Hunter, and Cash River are rugged, country-inspired combinations.
Cash suggests rebellious authenticity, musical soul, and a dark romantic coolness in the spirit of Johnny Cash.
The standard spelling is Cash. There are no common variant spellings.
Personality of Cash
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Cash
Creativity
80%
Elegance
64%
Independence
90%
Intelligence
72%
Strength
84%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Cash
J
Johnny Cash
American country legend known as the Man in Black, one of the best-selling music artists of all time
C
Cash Warren
American film producer married to actress Jessica Alba
C
Cash (surname)
Used as a first name in honor of Johnny Cash by countless parents
Middle Names for Cash
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Cash
Cash James
Cash Lee
Cash Thomas
Cash Hunter
Cash Wilder
Cash River
Cash Dean
Cash Ray
Cash Cole
Cash Ridge
Names Similar to Cash
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Cash
1200
Casse used as an occupational surname in medieval France and England
1932
Johnny Cash born in Kingsland, Arkansas
1955
Johnny Cash signs with Sun Records, launching his legendary career
2010
Cash enters US baby name top 300 as parents honor the Man in Black
Numerology & Symbolism of Cash
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Black
💎
Lucky Stone
Onyx
🌸
Lucky Flower
Black Rose
Cash Around the World
How Cash is written in different languages and scripts
كاش
Arabic
キャッシュ
Japanese
Кэш
Russian
캐쉬
Korean
卡什
Chinese
Κας
Greek
कैश
Hindi
קש
Hebrew
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