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Sherrod

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHER-od /ˈʃɛr.əd/High

Meaning: From the English surname Sherrod/Sherwood, variously 'a clearer of land' and 'a shearer (of sheep)'; of uncertain older root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A clearer of land; a shearer: Sherrod is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Sherrod/Sherwood, variously 'a clearer of land' and 'a shearer (of sheep)'; of uncertain older root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8203 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,970

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119162024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sherrod comes from the English surname Sherrod/Sherwood, variously 'a clearer of land' and 'a shearer (of sheep)'; its older root is uncertain (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SHER-od').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name, often in the South. Rare, a-clearer-of-land at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sherrod is an English surname, variously 'a clearer of land' and 'a shearer (of sheep)' — a crisp, classic surname-name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'SHER-od').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Sherrod — routes uncertain

Variations

SherradSherodSherwood

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherrod mean?

Sherrod is an English surname, variously 'a clearer of land' and 'a shearer'; the older root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Sherrod?

It's said SHER-od /ˈʃɛr.əd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sherrod a boy or girl name?

Sherrod is a boy's name.

How popular is Sherrod?

Sherrod is a very rare name in the U.S.

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