Sheriff

Q: How popular is the name Sheriff?

Sheriff is ranked #37298 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-uhf ]

Boy Name #37,298 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sheriff is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR-uhf.

Parents who love the name Sheriff often also consider Lucy, Essie, .

Popularity Over Time

#37,298

Current Rank

Peaked 1986 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,298
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Sherman #4733

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Sherie

Middle Name Ideas

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Sheriff Damian

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Sheriff Diego

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Sheriff Dominic

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Sheriff Charles

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Sheriff Brooks

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Sheriff Jayden

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Sheriff Bennett

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Sheriff Adriel

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Sheriff Angel

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Sheriff Andrew

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheriff

Is Sheriff a boy or girl name?

Sheriff is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sheriff?

Sheriff is pronounced sh-EHR-uhf.

How popular is the name Sheriff?

Sheriff is currently ranked #37298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sheriff?

Common nicknames for Sheriff include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie.

Is Sheriff a common or rare name?

Sheriff is an uncommon name, ranked #37298 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sheriff

Sheriff is a boy name .

Sheriff is currently ranked #37,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sheriff include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sheriff include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.