What origin is the name Sherwood?

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

Is Sherwood a popular name?

Sherwood 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 sister names for Sherwood?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Sherwood — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Sherwood

Q: Is Sherwood a rare name?

Yes. Sherwood 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 Sherwood

Sherwood

Boy

english

2 syllables

Sherwood is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning from the bright forest. It is well known for its association with the legendary home of Robin Hood.".

The meaning of Sherwood is "An English name meaning from the bright forest. It is well known for its association with the legendary home of Robin Hood." — a boy name of english origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning from the bright forest. It is well known for its association with the legendary home of Robin Hood.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sherwood

Very rare in US records

What does Sherwood mean?

Sherwood is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning from the bright forest. It is well known for its association with the legendary home of Robin Hood.".

Is Sherwood a rare name?

Yes. Sherwood does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sherwood

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Sherwood

Sherwood means "An English name meaning from the bright forest. It is well known for its association with the legendary home of Robin Hood." — these names share that spirit.