Cheikh vs Tarek

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 #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Cheikh Rank #4,037

Tarek Rank #4,151

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Is Cheikh or Tarek more popular?

Cheikh is more popular, ranked #4037 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Cheikh and Tarek mean?

Cheikh means "elder, wise man" (Arabic origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Cheikh and Tarek boy or girl names?

Cheikh is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.