Cathal: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A battle name meaning mighty in combat, brave and true.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12366
- Peak
- #6383 in 2000
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cathal Means
Cathal is a boy name of Irish origin. A battle name meaning mighty in combat, brave and true.
How Popular Cathal Is
Cathal currently ranks #12366 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6383 in 2000. It is rising.
Good to Know About Cathal
- Cathal has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Cathal is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Cathal
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cathal
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cathal.
Questions About Cathal
What does Cathal mean?
Cathal is a boy name of Irish origin. A battle name meaning mighty in combat, brave and true.
How popular is Cathal?
Cathal currently ranks #12366 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6383 in 2000. It is rising.
Where does Cathal come from?
Cathal comes from Irish roots. Cathal has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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