Sherwood - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Sherwood \sh(er)-wood\ is pronounced SHER-wood. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "luminous wood". Place name: Sherwood forest that was home to the legendary hero Robin Hood and his men. Playwright Robert Sherwood; author Sherwood Anderson.

Sherwood has 2 variant forms: Sherwoode and Shurwood.

Baby names that sound like Sherwood are Sherrod and Cheroot.

Sherwood is an uncommon 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 Sherwood. Click here to compare Sherwood with related baby names.