The name Sherman is a girl's name meaning "shearer of wool cloth".

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Sherman is one of those old man names that, like Murray and Monroe, can sound really cute on a little girl. But your teenage daughter may not thank you for the name.
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Actor Christopher Meloni's wife is named Sherman Williams -- yes, like the paint. She was born Doris Sherman Williams.

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The name Sherman peaked for girls at #3388 in 1935. Sherman is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Sherman is a boy's name of English origin meaning "shearer of woolen cloth".

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The name Sherman peaked for boys at #154 in 1894. The name is most popular in Louisiana, Ohio, and New York. Sherman is occasionally used for girls in 1987.

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