Shermaine
sher-MAYN
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
681
Peak Year
#43 in 1980
First Recorded
1947
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A modern variant of Germaine, meaning 'from Germany'. It evolved as a given name from a French surname indicating Germanic origin.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Shermaine Williams
American track and field athlete, Olympic competitor
Shermaine Santana
American actress in television and film
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