Sherman Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sherman Name at a Glance

Name	Sherman
Meaning	Shearman. In medieval times a shearman worked as a sheepshearer or finisher of cloth. Shermann.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sherman Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sherman means “Shearman. In medieval times a shearman worked as a sheepshearer or finisher of cloth. Shermann”. 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 German origin. Browse more German 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.