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Sherwin

SHUR-win

Popularity

#8834

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

3,774

Peak Year

#66 in 1935

First Recorded

1912

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Old English elements 'scir' meaning 'bright, clear' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sherwin Cody

    American expert on English grammar and spelling

  • Sherwin Williams

    Founder of the Sherwin-Williams paint company

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