Sherwood

Q: How popular is the name Sherwood?

Sherwood is ranked #12379 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-ERW-ood ]

Boy Name #12,379 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sherwood is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-ERW-ood.

Parents who love the name Sherwood often also consider Esquire, Crowley, Clanton .

Popularity Over Time

#12,379

Current Rank

Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,379
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Sherman #4733

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Sherie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Sherwood Andrew

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Sherwood Adriel

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Sherwood Brooks

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Sherwood Harrison

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Sherwood Charles

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Sherwood Angel

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Sherwood Elliot

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Sherwood Jayden

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Sherwood Jameson

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Sherwood Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Sherwood is also used as a girl name, ranked #67542.

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Similar Names

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Crowley Boy Irish Gaelic Clanton Boy Anglo-Saxon Avren Boy Hebrew Esquire Boy Old French Ashan Boy Hebrew place name

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Sherwood vs Crowley Sherwood vs Clanton Sherwood vs Avren Sherwood vs Esquire

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood

Is Sherwood a boy or girl name?

Sherwood is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12379. As a girl name, it is ranked #67542. Sherwood is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sherwood?

Sherwood is pronounced sh-ERW-ood.

How popular is the name Sherwood?

Sherwood is currently ranked #12379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sherwood?

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

Is Sherwood a common or rare name?

Sherwood is an uncommon name, ranked #12379 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sherwood

Sherwood is a boy name .

Is Sherwood a boy or girl name? Sherwood is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,542. Sherwood is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sherwood is currently ranked #12,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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