Cheikh vs Majid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Majid

Boy #3,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious, noble, honored"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Majd, Maji

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cheikh Rank #4,037
Majid Rank #3,848

Majid is more popular, ranked #3848 vs #4037 for Cheikh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheikh ___

  • Cheikh Ibrahima
  • Cheikh Moussa
  • Cheikh Mamadou
  • Cheikh Oumar
  • Cheikh Samba
  • Cheikh Modou

Majid ___

  • Majid Ali
  • Majid Hassan
  • Majid Abdullah
  • Majid Ibrahim
  • Majid Mohammed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cheikh

Mamadou Fatoumata Boubacar Aissatou Ibrahim

If you choose Majid

Hamid Khalid Rashid Fatima Amina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheikh or Majid more popular?

Majid is more popular, ranked #3848 compared to Cheikh at #4037 in the United States.

What do Cheikh and Majid mean?

Cheikh means "elder, wise man" (Arabic origin). Majid means "glorious, noble, honored" (Arabic origin).

Are Cheikh and Majid boy or girl names?

Cheikh is primarily a boy name. Majid is primarily a boy name.

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