What origin is the name Cherokee?

Cherokee comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cherokee a popular name?

Cherokee is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cherokee?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cherokee — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cherokee

Q: Is Cherokee a rare name?

Yes. Cherokee does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cherokee

Cherokee

Boy

english

3 syllables

Cherokee is an english boy's name meaning "The name of a tribe; people of a different speech. one of the largest american indian tribes".

Parents who choose Cherokee pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "The name of a tribe; people of a different speech. one of the largest american indian tribes". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.