Sheriff

Unisex

Meaning

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

Origin

Anglo-Norman

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɛrɪf/

Traits associated with the name Sheriff:

Dogs named Sheriff tend to be loving, strong-willed, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sheriff?

It suggests that you have a strong sense of justice and a desire to protect those around you. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Sheriff a good dog name?

Sheriff has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sheriff isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sheriff is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sheriff was, in the past month, the 1955th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Sheriff is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sheriff was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sheriff's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sheriff is most adored in Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Oregon and Iowa.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sheriff.

Sheriff is found in these categories:

Police Dog Names
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Sheriff is a high-ranking law enforcement official, making it a fitting name for a dog.

Dog names like Sheriff:

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Projectile.
One who endures adversity; a brave or stalwart person
Sheriff dog name meaning

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