Bright clearing or share of the clearing
Sherod is likely a variant of the English surname Sherrod, which derives from Old English elements. It may stem from 'scir' meaning bright or clear, combined with 'rod' meaning a clearing in the woods. Alternatively, it is sometimes linked to the word 'share' implying a portion of land.
Less common today
Sherod isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,164 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning American poet and academic
Professional American football player
