The nameCheick
Cheick is a West African boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
From the Arabic shaykh, "elder, respected master".
Origin
West African, mainly Malian and Ivorian.
History
Found in France since the early 1970s, Cheick grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Cheick
Cheick in France
Cheick was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 400 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Cheick. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Cheick in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 65 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cheick mean?
From the Arabic shaykh, "elder, respected master".
What is the origin of the name Cheick?
West African, mainly Malian and Ivorian.
Is Cheick a girl's or a boy's name?
Cheick is a boy's name.