Shareef
Meaningnoble, honorable · Arabic
Shareef is an Arabic boy name meaning “noble, honorable”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shareef would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationShareef peaked in 1980, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Shareef you'd meet today is about 45 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shareef would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShareef first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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About the name Shareef
Shareef is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “noble, honorable”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Shareef
What does the name Shareef mean?
Shareef means “noble, honorable” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “noble” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Allison (“noble”), Arya (“noble”), Bryan (“possibly noble, strong”) and Brian (“possibly noble, strong”).
What is the origin of the name Shareef?
Shareef is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Shareef a boy or girl name?
Shareef is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Shareef.
How popular is the name Shareef?
Shareef ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1980, when it reached #1,569. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,388 places.
What names are similar to Shareef?
If you like Shareef, you might also like Allison, Arya, Bryan and Brian.
What should I know before naming my baby Shareef?
Shareef is an Arabic boy name meaning “noble, honorable”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.