Sherman

Meaning: Its source is sceara mann, an Old English name meaning "Scissor man."

Alternative Spellings: Sharman

Popularity: The name Sherman ranked 393rd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: This was an occupational name for a person who trimmed wool cloth.

Leadership

Sherman Minton
American jurist.
- U.S. Supreme Court justice, 1949-56 (see list of U.S. Supreme Court Justices)

Sherman M. Fairchild
Developed an aerial camera used to map New York City in 1922.
- Member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (see list of National Aviation Hall of Fame)

Sherman T. Potter
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Harry Morgan (see list of Characters on ''M*A*S*H*'')
Sherman
Fictional character.
- From ''''The Bullwinkle Show'''' (see list of Cartoon characters)