Cheyenne

Meaning of Cheyenne

The name comes from a Native American tribe. It means "outsider" or "friend" depending on the specific interpretation.

Cheyenne has Native American roots — browse every Native American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cheyenne

After ranking as high as #99 in 2000, Cheyenne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cheyenne

• Cheyenne Kimball
  Singer-songwriter, former pop star
• Cheyenne Jackson
  Actor and singer
• Cheyenne Tozzi
  Australian model and singer
• Cheyenne Pepper
  American actress
• Cheyenne Cruz
  American professional wrestler

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Questions about the name Cheyenne

What does the name Cheyenne mean?

Cheyenne means the name comes from a native american tribe. it means "outsider" or "friend" depending on the specific interpretation, and it comes from Native American origins.

Is Cheyenne a boy's or a girl's name?

Cheyenne is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cheyenne?

Cheyenne did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cheyenne most popular?

Cheyenne peaked at #99 in 2000.