Sheridan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Sheridan \sh(e)-ri-dan\, also used as girl's name Sheridan, is pronounced SHARE-a-den. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "seeker". From Sirideain. Critic Sheridan Morley; playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan; Civil War General Philip Sheridan.

Sheridan has 3 variant forms: Sheredan, Sheridon and Sherridan.

For more information, see also the related name Sherrerd.

Sheridan is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Sheridan. Compare Sheridan with related baby names.