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Cheyne

Pronunciation
[Cheyne]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Oak-Hearted.
Origin
French

Cheyne Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 909 baby boys have been named Cheyne. The name peaked in 1980 with 70 US births that year (rank #1080).

Top States for Cheyne

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cheyne births are: California (260), Florida (38), Hawaii (36).

Other French-Origin Names Like Cheyne

If you like Cheyne's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →

6-Letter Names Starting with C

Names with Cheyne's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.

Quick Facts About Cheyne

1,414
French baby names in our dictionary
571
French male names
329
6-letter C-names in our dictionary
791
C-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Chane Oak-Hearted. Male French
Chaney Oak-Hearted. Male French
Chayne Oak-Hearted. Male French
Cheney From The Oak Wood Male French

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