Sheikh vs Muadh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sheikh

Boy #4,989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, chief, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

45 High Risk

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Boy #5,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who seeks refuge with God"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian

✓ All Clear

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Muadh Rank #5,010

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #5010 for Muadh.

Is Sheikh or Muadh more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Muadh at #5010 in the United States.

What do Sheikh and Muadh mean?

Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin). Muadh means "one who seeks refuge with God" (Arabic origin).

Are Sheikh and Muadh boy or girl names?

Sheikh is primarily a boy name. Muadh is primarily a boy name.