Cheney

Q: Is Cheney a boy or girl name?

Cheney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #28597, and as a girl name it ranks #60425.

Q: How popular is the name Cheney?

Cheney is ranked #28597 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ch-AYN-ee ]

Boy Name #28,597 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cheney is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-AYN-ee.

Parents who love the name Cheney often also consider Weslie, Coah, Taren .

Popularity Over Time

#28,597

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,597
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie Chenie

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Also a Girl Name

Cheney is also used as a girl name, ranked #60425.

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Similar Names

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Weslie Boy Old English Philmore Boy Germanic Aros Boy Welsh Aermias Boy Amharic Faber Boy Latin Coah Boy American English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheney

Is Cheney a boy or girl name?

Cheney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28597. As a girl name, it is ranked #60425. Cheney is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cheney?

Cheney is pronounced ch-AYN-ee.

How popular is the name Cheney?

Cheney is currently ranked #28597 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cheney?

Common nicknames for Cheney include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chenie.

Is Cheney a common or rare name?

Cheney is an uncommon name, ranked #28597 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cheney

Cheney is a boy name .

Is Cheney a boy or girl name? Cheney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,597 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,425. Cheney is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cheney is currently ranked #28,597 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cheney include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.