What origin is the name Cathal?

Cathal comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cathal a popular name?

Cathal is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cathal?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Cathal — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Cathal

Q: Is Cathal a rare name?

Yes. Cathal does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cathal

Cathal

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Cathal is an irish boy's name meaning "A powerful Irish name that means strong in battle or mighty battle. It has been a popular name among Irish kings and leaders for centuries.".

With irish roots, Cathal is a boy name that means "A powerful Irish name that means strong in battle or mighty battle. It has been a popular name among Irish kings and leaders for centuries.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A powerful Irish name that means strong in battle or mighty battle. It has been a popular name among Irish kings and leaders for centuries.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cathal

Very rare in US records

What does Cathal mean?

Cathal is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A powerful Irish name that means strong in battle or mighty battle. It has been a popular name among Irish kings and leaders for centuries.".

Is Cathal a rare name?

Yes. Cathal does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Cathal

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Cathal

Cathal means "A powerful Irish name that means strong in battle or mighty battle. It has been a popular name among Irish kings and leaders for centuries." — these names share that spirit.