Altair vs Cheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Altair

Boy #4,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright star in Aquila"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American Spanish

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Boy #4,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, wise man"

Origin: Arabic

West African Senegalese Arabic Muslim

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Altair Rank #4,101

Cheikh Rank #4,037

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 vs #4101 for Altair.

Is Altair or Cheikh more popular?

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 compared to Altair at #4101 in the United States.

What do Altair and Cheikh mean?

Altair means "bright star in Aquila" (Arabic origin). Cheikh means "elder, wise man" (Arabic origin).

Are Altair and Cheikh boy or girl names?

Altair is primarily a boy name. Cheikh is primarily a boy name.