Cheikh vs Rayhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cheikh

Boy #4,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, wise man"

Origin: Arabic

West African Senegalese Arabic Muslim

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Boy #4,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sweet basil, fragrant herb"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Persian

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Cheikh Rank #4,037

Rayhan Rank #4,021

Rayhan is more popular, ranked #4021 vs #4037 for Cheikh.

Is Cheikh or Rayhan more popular?

Rayhan is more popular, ranked #4021 compared to Cheikh at #4037 in the United States.

What do Cheikh and Rayhan mean?

Cheikh means "elder, wise man" (Arabic origin). Rayhan means "sweet basil, fragrant herb" (Arabic origin).

Are Cheikh and Rayhan boy or girl names?

Cheikh is primarily a boy name. Rayhan is primarily a boy name.