Noble, highborn, or honorable
Derived from the Arabic word 'sharaf', meaning honor. It was historically used as a title for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandson Hasan ibn Ali. In a broader sense, it denotes someone of high social standing or distinguished character.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Shariff in 2025.
American actor known for ER and White Collar
Ugandan professional boxer
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
