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Sherrard

Boy name · English

Sherrard is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sherrard would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationSherrard peaked in 1978, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Sherrard you'd meet today is about 47 years old.
  • HistorySherrard first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025

02.5519771990

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sherrard

Sherrard is a boy name of English origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:English names

Other spellings of Sherrard

Boy name: Sherard

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Questions about the name Sherrard

What is the origin of the name Sherrard?

Sherrard is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Oliver (“olive tree”), Henry (“ruler of the home”), James (“supplanter”) and William (“resolute protector”).

Is Sherrard a boy or girl name?

Sherrard is a boy name.

How popular is the name Sherrard?

Sherrard is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1990. It peaked at #4,554 in 1978, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Sherrard?

If you like Sherrard, you might also like Sherard. Sherard is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Sherrard?

Sherrard is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds crisp and confident, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.