Sherman
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sherman is an English name meaning “sheep-shearer”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sherman
Sherman is an English name originating as an occupational surname for a sheep-shearer. The term derives from the Middle English words 'shear' and 'man', identifying those tasked with the trimming of wool or cloth. It also shares roots with the German surname Schuermann, which functioned as an occupational indicator for tailors within Ashkenazic Jewish communities. Over time, the designation shifted from a strictly professional classification to a standard given name through the practice of surname-transference.
Meaning Comments
- Valiant_1438: "Sure,man", brother of "Surely". I know a dog with this name. It's an ok name.
- Big_bad_baz: Sounds like an old guy's name.
- Babygirlie14: There are a lot of dislikes for this name but I quite like it. It sounds very masculine and down-to-earth but still somehow gentle. There’s a resemblance to the name ‘Herman’ as well. The movie “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” features a young boy character with this name.
Gender Usage of the Name Sherman
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sherman is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Sherman
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sherman is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 197K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.07M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.40M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sherman ranked #3,424 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Sherman shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #211 in 1913. Its lowest recorded position was #10,646 in 2013. Over the last 11 years (2014–2025) the name rose 4751 places (from #8,175 to #3,424).
Name StyleMethodology
Sherman is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 1950, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 4.4x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Sherman
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- S — Boy Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sherman maintains a two-syllable, stress-initial phonetic flow that concludes on a nasal consonant. The name is anchored to the Strong & Powerful aesthetic through the legacy of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Its rhythmic stability supports a serious, authoritative sound.
Middle Names For Sherman
Middle names used with ShermanMethodology
Sherman is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Sherman Eugene · Sherman William · Sherman Ray · Sherman Keith · Sherman EdwardView all 233 boy middle names.
- Total 332 middle names used with Sherman
- 29 girl middle names used with Sherman
- 65 unisex middle names used with Sherman
Middle name suggestions for ShermanMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sherman is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Sherman Malik · Sherman Micah · Sherman Monte · Sherman Myron · Sherman Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Sherman
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Sherman. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Sherman
Sound Like Sherman Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Shriman
Spelled Like Sherman Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Shermar
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sean · Shawn · Shane · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sherman Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Sherman”
Dictionary Meaning of "Sherman"Methodology
An English surname originating as an occupation for a sheep-shearer
An American surname from German derived from the German Schuermann
An Ashkenazic Jewish occupational surname for a tailor
A male given name transferred from the surname
More Info
How to Spell Sherman in ASL
- S
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- r
- m
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- n
Comments on the name Sherman
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Geberesice1
In 2018, 59 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Sherman who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 1, 208th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Lukeharvey10
The name Sherman was given to 42 boys born in the US in 2015.
Da_nub_r_ose
Sherman Isidro Guity Guity (b. 1996) is a Costa Rican Paralympic athlete who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
Knife_sparta
Shermy was a character from Peanuts comic strip.
Marsmimefly
Sherman Yang is a son of Ares in Percy Jackson.