Sherwood
SHUR-wood
Popularity
#9708
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
5,681
Peak Year
#120 in 1938
First Recorded
1891
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname and place name meaning 'bright forest' or 'shire wood'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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