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Sherman Pronunciation

Sherman is pronounced SHUR-mən /ˈʃɜr.mən/High

Meaning: From an English surname — Old English scearra, 'shears', plus mann, 'man' — 'a shearer of cloth, a cloth-cutter'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sturdy and storied: Sherman is the English 'a shearer of cloth'. Strong, vintage, and distinguished (General Sherman; the giant sequoia).

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname — Old English scearra, 'shears', plus mann, 'man' — 'a shearer of cloth, a cloth-cutter'

U.S. rank (2024)#4840 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1950

Total births (all-time)≈ 39,173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sherman comes from an English surname — Old English scearra, 'shears', plus mann, 'man' — 'a shearer of cloth, a cloth-cutter'. A sturdy, distinguished surname-name (General Sherman; the world's largest tree, General Sherman).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, a-shearer-of-cloth at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Sherman means 'a shearer of cloth, a cloth-cutter' (Old English) — a sturdy surname-name (General William T. Sherman; the giant sequoia named for him).

Overall data confidence 75%

Surname references — Sherman — etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Sherm

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sherman?

Sherman is pronounced SHUR-mən (/ˈʃɜr.mən/). Press play above to hear Sherman said aloud.

How do you say Sherman?

Sherman is said SHUR-mən (/ˈʃɜr.mən/). Press play above to hear Sherman said aloud.

What does the name Sherman mean?

Sherman is English for 'a shearer of cloth, a cloth-cutter'.

Is Sherman a boy or girl name?

Sherman is a boy's name.

How popular is Sherman?

Sherman is a rare name in the U.S. today.