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Cherif

♂ Boy

Pronounced shuh-REEF /ʃəˈrif/Medium

Meaning: A French spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic sharif, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high birth'Low

In 30 seconds: Noble; honorable; distinguished: Cherif spells Sharif. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'shuh-REEF').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA French spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic sharif, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high birth'

U.S. rank (2024)#9111 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cherif is a French spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic sharif, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high birth'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'shuh-REEF').

In the U.S. it appears in West African and Arabic-speaking families. Rare in this form, noble-and-honorable at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sharif is Arabic for 'noble; honorable; distinguished' — Cherif is a French spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'shuh-REEF').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Sharif — Arabic etymology

Variations

SharifShareefCherief

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cherif mean?

Cherif spells Sharif — Arabic 'noble; honorable; distinguished'.

How do you pronounce Cherif?

It's said shuh-REEF /rif/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cherif a boy or girl name?

Cherif is a boy's name.

How popular is Cherif?

Cherif is a very rare name in the U.S.