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Sherman

SHUR-muhn

Popularity

#4840

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

39,376

Peak Year

#644 in 1951

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname turned given name, meaning 'shearer' or 'one who shears cloth.'

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • William Tecumseh Sherman

    American Civil War general

  • Sherman Hemsley

    American actor known for 'The Jeffersons'

Nicknames

Personality Traits

PracticalDisciplinedResourcefulStrong

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