Cherokee Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cherokee Name at a Glance

Name	Cherokee
Meaning	People of a different speech. One of the largest American Indian tribes.
Origin	NativeAmerican
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cherokee Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cherokee means “People of a different speech. One of the largest American Indian tribes”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cherokee Name Origin

Our database records Cherokee under NativeAmerican origin. Browse more NativeAmerican baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cherokee a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cherokee is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cherokee

When considering Cherokee for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.