Sherman
shear man, wool cutter
GenderBoyOriginEnglishSay itSHUR-munPopularityModest use early 1900s, faded by mid-century
Pronounced SHUR-mun
About the name Sherman
Sherman has a strong occupational-surname sound, once linked to a famous Civil War general. It feels weighty and distinctly American.
Determined, disciplined, and quietly commanding.
Fun fact
Sherman surged in use following the Civil War, honoring General William Tecumseh Sherman.
Nicknames for Sherman
Sherm
Variations
Shearman
Famous people named Sherman
- William Tecumseh Sherman (Civil War general)