Leader, elder, or scholar
Cheikh is a French-influenced transliteration of the Arabic title 'Sheikh'. It is traditionally used as an honorific for a tribal leader, a respected elder, or an Islamic scholar, but it has become a common given name in West Africa, particularly in Senegal.
About 20 boys were named Cheikh in 2025.
Senegalese historian, anthropologist, and physicist
Renowned Senegalese musician and singer
Senegalese writer and poet
Professional soccer player
Sufi saint and religious leader in Senegal
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
