What origin is the name Sheridan?

Sheridan comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sheridan a popular name?

Sheridan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Sheridan?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Sheridan — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Sheridan

Q: Is Sheridan a rare name?

Yes. Sheridan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sheridan

Sheridan

Unisex

irish

3 syllables

Sheridan is an irish unisex name meaning "A unisex Irish name meaning untamed or wild. It is also associated with being bright.".

Parents who choose Sheridan pick a unisex name from the irish tradition, meaning "A unisex Irish name meaning untamed or wild. It is also associated with being bright.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.