Sherman
Meaning of Sherman
Sherman is a male name with American English pronunciation. It is pronounced as SHER-mən (/ˈʃɝmən/). The name Sherman has variations like Shermann. Sherman is of English origin and has historical associations, particularly with General William Tecumseh Sherman, a prominent Union Army general during the American Civil War. The popularity of the name Sherman has varied over time in the United States. In recent years, it has been less commonly used, ranking around 3500th most popular baby name in the early 2020s. However, it still maintains a sense of familiarity and uniqueness for those who choose to bestow it upon their children.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as SHER-mən (/ˈʃɝmən/)
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Notable People Named Sherman
| Sherman Joseph Alexie Jr. is a multi-talented Native American writer and filmmaker known for drawing on his experiences as an Indigenous American with ancestry from several tribes. |
| Sherman Alexander Hemsley was an American actor known for his iconic roles in television series such as All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Amen, and Dinosaurs, and he received nominations for Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. |
| Sherman Albert Bernard Sr. was an American businessman and former Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance who served time in federal prison for extortion. |
| Sherman Kent, a Yale University history professor and Central Intelligence Agency veteran, is known as "the father of intelligence analysis" for his pioneering work during World War II and the Cold War. |
| Sherman Windham White Jr. was a U.S. Army Air Force officer and combat fighter pilot, known for his service with the Tuskegee Airmen. |
| Sherman R. Moulton was a Vermont attorney and judge, best known for serving as an associate justice and later as Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. |
| Sherman Smith is a former professional American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers, and later became a successful football coach in the NFL. |
| Sherman Howard is a well-known American actor recognized for his roles as Bub in Day of the Dead and as Lex Luthor in Superboy. |
| Sherman Jackson - Sherman A. Jackson, also known as Abdul Hakim Jackson, is an American scholar of Islam. |
| Sherman Hoar was an American lawyer, congressman from Massachusetts, and U.S. District Attorney, known for being the model for the head of the John Harvard statue. |
| Sherman Terrance Chaddlesone, a Kiowa Indian painter from Anadarko, Oklahoma, made significant contributions to late 20th century Native American art. |
| Sherman James - Sherman A. James is an American epidemiologist and professor known for his work in public policy and public health at Duke University and the University of Michigan. |
| Sherman Douglas, also known as "The General," is a former professional basketball player who played for several NBA teams and is known for revolutionizing the running "floater" shot. |
| Sherman Nathaniel Copelin, Jr., is an American politician and businessman from New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Sherman Augustus is a multi-talented American actor, martial artist, and former NFL player, recognized for his roles in Into the Badlands and Stranger Things, as well as his professional football career with the San Diego Chargers and Minnesota Vikings. |
