Sheikh vs Walid

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 #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"newborn child, newly born"

Origin: Arabic root w-l-d

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

✓ All Clear

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Walid Rank #4,802

Walid is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #4989 for Sheikh.

Is Sheikh or Walid more popular?

Walid is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Sheikh at #4989 in the United States.

What do Sheikh and Walid mean?

Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin). Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin).

Are Sheikh and Walid boy or girl names?

Sheikh is primarily a boy name. Walid is primarily a boy name.