Quick answer
Sherman is a boy name meaning "shear man".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈʃɜɹ.mən/; British English /ˈʃɜː.mən/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the English surname Sherman 1 meaning "shear man", originally denoting a person who cut cloth. Famous bearers of the surname include American politician Roger Sherman (1721-1793) and American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891).
Notes and context
Usage: english