The name Cheyenne is a boy's name of Sioux origin meaning "people of a different language".

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This is a great American name that deserves more attention from parents looking for a name that balances a soft sound with a more traditionally masculine cowboy image.

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The name Cheyenne peaked for boys at #903 in 1957. Cheyenne is also used for girls, ranking #920 in 2025.

The name Cheyenne is a girl's name of Sioux origin meaning "people of a different language".

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The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise. 

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The name Cheyenne is currently ranked #920 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #68 in 1996. The name is most popular in New Mexico, Kansas, and Hawaii. Cheyenne is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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