Sherman vs Bill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sherman

Boy #4,733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter"

Origin: Old English

American English Jewish

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Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

English American Australian

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Sherman Rank #4,733

Bill Rank #4,669

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 vs #4733 for Sherman.

Is Sherman or Bill more popular?

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 compared to Sherman at #4733 in the United States.

What do Sherman and Bill mean?

Sherman means "shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter" (Old English origin). Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Sherman and Bill boy or girl names?

Sherman is primarily a boy name. Bill is primarily a boy name.