โ† Browse

Sherwood

Boy

Sherwood is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Bright forest.". It is pronounced SHER-wood. Today it is a popular name (popularity 78/100) and fading.

English origin ยท /SHER-wood/ ยท vintage

Meaning: Bright forest.

Popularity 78/1002 syllablesPeaked 1938โ†“ Falling

Insights

Most popular in the 1930s.

Today, Sherwood is a popular, familiar name (popularity 78/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

Compare

Frequently asked questions about Sherwood

What does Sherwood mean?

Sherwood means "Bright forest.". It is of English origin.

Is Sherwood a boy or girl name?

Sherwood is traditionally a boy's name.

How popular is Sherwood?

Sherwood is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 78/100. It was most popular in the 1930s.

How is Sherwood pronounced?

Sherwood is pronounced SHER-wood.

Explore more: English names ยท Boy names starting with S

Looking for more? Generate baby names like Sherwood with our AI name generator โ†’

Similar names

MasonJackJacksonChaseColtonGrayson

See all names like Sherwood โ†’

Sibling name ideas

Names with a similar feel to Sherwood for a brother or sister.

ShirleeTalmadgeShirleneDellMarylinBoyce

More sibling names for Sherwood โ†’