Tarek vs Cheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #4,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, wise man"

Origin: Arabic

West African Senegalese Arabic Muslim

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Tarek Rank #4,151

Cheikh Rank #4,037

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

Is Tarek or Cheikh more popular?

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

What do Tarek and Cheikh mean?

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

Are Tarek and Cheikh boy or girl names?

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