Sherri

Q: Is Sherri a boy or girl name?

Sherri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #29497, and as a girl name it ranks #10331.

Q: How popular is the name Sherri?

Sherri is ranked #29497 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]

Boy Name #29,497 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sherri is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Sherri often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Popularity Over Time

#29,497

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,497
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Sherman #4733

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Sherie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Sherri Charles

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Sherri Brooks

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Sherri Dominic

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Sherri Jayden

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Sherri Andrew

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Sherri Angel

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Sherri Diego

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Sherri Damian

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Sherri Adriel

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Sherri Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Sherri is also used as a girl name, ranked #10331.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherri

Is Sherri a boy or girl name?

Sherri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29497. As a girl name, it is ranked #10331. Sherri is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sherri?

Sherri is pronounced sh-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Sherri?

Sherri is currently ranked #29497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sherri?

Common nicknames for Sherri include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie.

Is Sherri a common or rare name?

Sherri is an uncommon name, ranked #29497 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sherri

Sherri is a boy name .

Is Sherri a boy or girl name? Sherri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,497 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,331. Sherri is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sherri is currently ranked #29,497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sherri include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sherri include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.