At a Glance
- Meaning
- Fair-haired, bright lock
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Pronunciation
- SHER-lok
Sherlock is an English (surname) name meaning “fair-haired, bright lock”. It appears in our list of 200+ Gothic Boy Names for the Dark, Dramatic Soul.
Meaning & Origin of Sherlock
Meaning: Fair-haired, bright lock.
Origin: English (surname).
How to Pronounce Sherlock
SHER-lokIPA /ˈʃɜːrlɒk/
Popularity of Sherlock
Sherlock doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Sherlock
Similar Names
Sutherland · Thorne · Ravensworth · Radcliffe · Westmore · Penrose
