What does the name Sherman mean?

The name Sherman means "Cloth cutter".

What is the origin of the name Sherman?

Sherman is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 21 babies were named Sherman in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Sherman is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 21 ↘

All-Time Total: 36,954

Peak Year: 1950

Sherman is of Old English origin, derived from the words "scir," meaning bright, and "mann," meaning man.

Boy names closely related to Sherman

Sidney Clarence Johnnie Herbert Byron Markell Perry Dandre

Girl names closely related to Sherman

Kenisha Precious Shena Cherish Mariyah Akira Kaliyah Danesha

Names with similar meaning to Sherman

Cutter

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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