Sherwood: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Shire wood (wood belonging to the shire)
Origin
English (place name/surname)
Pronunciation
SHER-wuud

Sherwood is an English (place name/surname) name used for both boys and girls meaning “shire wood (wood belonging to the shire)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Roaring Twenties Baby Names From the Jazz Age.

Meaning & Origin of Sherwood

Meaning: Shire wood (wood belonging to the shire).

Origin: English (place name/surname).

How to Pronounce Sherwood

SHER-wuudIPA /ˈʃɜːr.wʊd/

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