Boy Name
Sherwood
Sherwood means “Forest”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Sherwood — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Forest", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Sharod is on your shortlist, Sherwood belongs in the same conversation.
Sherwood meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Forest
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Sherwood as S·H·E·R·W·O·O·D, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Sherwood is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Sherwood variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Sherwooda, Sherwoode, Sherwoody, Sherwoo.
- Nicknames: Sher and S.
- Middle names: Pair Sherwood with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Sherwood middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Sharod, Sherod, Sherrod, Sherida, Shardae — full picks on the sibling names for Sherwood guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Sherwood? Browse our names like Sherwood guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Sherwood
What does the name Sherwood mean?
Sherwood means "Forest". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Sherwood is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Sherwood?
The exact origin of Sherwood is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Sherwood?
Sherwood has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Sherwood a boy's or girl's name?
Sherwood is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Sherwood in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Sherwood sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Sherwood?
Names that share Sherwood's sound and style include Sharod, Sherod, Sherrod, Sherida, Shardae.
What middle names pair well with Sherwood?
Good middle-name fits for Sherwood pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Sherwood is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Sherwood is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Sherwood?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sherwood share its rhythm without rhyming — Sharod, Sherod, Sherrod all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.