Sheriff
Meaning of Sheriff
Sheriff is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as SHER-if (/ˈʃɛrɪf/). The name Sheriff has variations such as Sharif. In the United States of America, Sheriff has been given to newborns since at least 1986, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 6 babies per year, with a rank around 10,000. The name Sheriff carries a strong and authoritative connotation due to its association with the law enforcement position of sheriff in many English-speaking countries. It is a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a strong and masculine name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHER-if (/ˈʃɛrɪf/)
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Notable People Named Sheriff
| Sheriff Deo Mohammed is a Ghanaian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Portuguese club Gondomar. |
| Sheriff John was an American children's television host who appeared on KTTV in Los Angeles from 1952 to 1970, known for his shows Sheriff John's Lunch Brigade and Sheriff John's Cartoon Time, played by John Rovick. |
