Origin and Meaning of Sherman

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Sherman

Old English

Meaning of Sherman

The name Sherman comes from a surname meaning "shear man" in Old English. The surname is derived from an occupational name for someone who trimmed wool cloth.

Famous bearers

Bearers include Sherman Hemsley (born 1938), an American actor; Sherman Alexie (born 1966), an American author and comedian.

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