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Sherif

♂ Boy

Pronounced sheh-REEF /ʃɛˈrif/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high rank'; a title for descendants of the ProphetLow

In 30 seconds: Noble; honorable; distinguished: Sherif spells Sharif. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'sheh-REEF').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high rank'; a title for descendants of the Prophet
U.S. rank (2024)#9707 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019692024

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

Sherif is a spelling of Sharif — from the Arabic, 'noble; honorable; distinguished; of high rank'; a title for descendants of the Prophet. A crisp, classic name (said 'sheh-REEF').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking, especially Egyptian and Turkish, families. Rare in this spelling, noble at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sharif is Arabic for 'noble; honorable; distinguished' (a title for descendants of the Prophet) — Sherif is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'sheh-REEF').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Sharif — Arabic 'noble'

Variations

SharifShareefSerif

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherif mean?

Sherif spells Sharif — Arabic 'noble; honorable; distinguished'; a title for descendants of the Prophet.

How do you pronounce Sherif?

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

Is Sherif a boy or girl name?

Sherif is a boy's name.

How popular is Sherif?

Sherif is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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