Sherif

Sherif is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Sherif at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sherif

Sherif belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sherif first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3439 in 1990, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 419 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sherif in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#3439 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Sherif in 2024
8
Total since 1880
419

Sherif in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2097 in 1999
Babies named Sherif in 2023
3
Total since 1996
40

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sherif mean?

The meaning of Sherif is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sherif a boy or girl name?

Sherif is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sherif?

Sherif comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Sherif?

Sherif first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #3439 in 1990, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.