Sherman
BoyOrigin: Old English · American English
Meaning
“shear man; wool cutter”
Cultural Notes
Sherman originated as an occupational surname for someone who sheared woolen cloth and was adopted as a given name particularly in honor of Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1930s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Sherman
- Sherman Hemsley, Sherman Alexie, William Sherman
Variants & Spellings
Similar Names
Love the name Sherman?
See if your partner agrees — swipe together and find names you both love.
Match this name with your partner