Cheikh vs Serigne

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 #4,205 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"religious leader, marabout"

Origin: Wolof/Arabic

Senegalese West African Muslim

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Cheikh Rank #4,037

Serigne Rank #4,205

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 vs #4205 for Serigne.

Is Cheikh or Serigne more popular?

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 compared to Serigne at #4205 in the United States.

What do Cheikh and Serigne mean?

Cheikh means "elder, wise man" (Arabic origin). Serigne means "religious leader, marabout" (Wolof/Arabic origin).

Are Cheikh and Serigne boy or girl names?

Cheikh is primarily a boy name. Serigne is primarily a boy name.