Sheridan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Sheridan – Meaning: descendant of Sirideán, possibly 'seeker' – Origin: Irish – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: SHAIR-ih-dun


Sheridan is an Irish unisex name meaning “descendant of Sirideán, possibly 'seeker'”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Sheridan

Meaning: Descendant of Sirideán, possibly 'seeker'.

Origin: Irish.

How to Pronounce Sheridan

Phonetic: SHAIR-ih-dun   IPA: /ˈʃɛr.ɪ.dən/

Popularity of Sheridan

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1891–2024.

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