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Sherwood
Pronounced SHUR-wood /ˈʃɜr.wʊd/High
Meaning: From the English place-name Sherwood — variously 'a bright/clear wood' or 'the shire wood' (from Old English scir, 'bright/shire', + wudu, 'wood'); the famous forest of legendLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sherwood comes from the English place-name Sherwood — variously 'a bright/clear wood' or 'the shire wood' (from Old English scir, 'bright/shire', + wudu, 'wood'); the famous forest of legend. A crisp, classic name (said 'SHUR-wood').
In the U.S. it appears as a place/surname name. Rare, a-bright-wood at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Sherwood mean?
Sherwood is an English place-name, variously 'a bright wood' or 'the shire wood' (scir + wudu); the famous forest of legend.
How do you pronounce Sherwood?
It's said SHUR-wood /ˈʃɜr.wʊd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sherwood a boy or girl name?
Sherwood is a boy's name.
How popular is Sherwood?
Sherwood is a very rare name in the U.S.