Sherman Name Origin
/SHUR-muhn/-
American (Anglo-Saxon) 60%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Canadian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sherman
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Sherman is of Old English origin, meaning 'shearman' or 'sheep herdsman'. It became common as a surname and later as a given name, especially in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Sherman each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).