Sherif: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: sh-ehr-eef
Origin: Unspecified
gender-male

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Region Origin: Global
Meaning: Sherif means 'virtue or eminent'.

Sherilyn is a unique and elegant name with English origins, often associated with the feminine form of the name Sheril. Sherilyn has experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with an overall decline from its peak ranking of 2479 in 1980 to 13214 in 2023 but remains a distinctive choice for parents looking for a name with a rich history. It is often linked to the Old English words "scear" meaning "bright" and "līn" meaning "smooth" or "fair." Sherilyn name symbolism means 'Darling Lake' and does not evoke a sense of brightness and fairness.

Sherif Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sherif is currently #21160 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Sherif is currently #9073 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sherif is currently #10709 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Sherif is currently #4626 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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