Sherman Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sherman Name at a Glance

Name	Sherman
Meaning	Cuts the nap of woolen cloth. 'Shireman' In medieval times the shireman served as governor-judge of an English shire or county.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sherman Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sherman means “Cuts the nap of woolen cloth. 'Shireman' In medieval times the shireman served as governor-judge of an English shire or county”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sherman Name Origin

Our database records Sherman under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sherman a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sherman is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sherman

When considering Sherman for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.