Quick answer
Sherwood is a boy name meaning "bright forest".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈʃɜɹ.wʊd/; British English /ˈʃɜː.wʊd/.
Meaning and history
From an English place name (or from a surname that was derived from it) meaning "bright forest". This was the name of the forest in which the legendary outlaw Robin Hood made his home.
Notes and context
Usage: english