Sherrell
A unisex name of Old English origin, meaning bright and beloved; a form of Sherwood or Sheridan.
Sherrell by the numbers
Sherrell was given to 7 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 86 babies in 1989, so it is a 1980s name that has since fallen a long way.
Other names that come from Sherwood
Like Sherrell, each of these traces back to Sherwood: a form of it, a name built from it, or a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Sherrell. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Sherrell
Names that are said the same way as Sherrell, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean light
Like Sherrell, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Norahonour, light6,036 in the US (2017)
- Eleanorshining light5,519 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Ellieshining light; short for Eleanor5,000 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean love
Like Sherrell, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Davidbeloved10,133 in the US (2017)
- Milagracious, dear1,014 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marystar of the sea; beloved2,381 in the US (2017)
- Rosethe rose flower; symbol of love666 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mollybeloved; a diminutive of Mary405 in England and Wales (2025)
- Freyalady; goddess of love1,802 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Sherrell
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