Sherwood

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Sherwood meaning and name origin

Sherwood \sh(er)-wood\ as a boy's name is pronounced SHER-wood. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Sherwood 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.

Popularity of Sherwood

Sherwood is a somewhat popular first name for men (#1092 out of 1220) and an even more popular surname or last name for all people (#1794 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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