Clear clearing or bright forest
Derived from an English surname, it likely originates from a place name meaning 'clear clearing' or 'bright forest.' It combines the Old English elements 'scir' (bright or clear) and 'rod' (clearing).
Less common today
Sherrod isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,341 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
United States Senator from Ohio
Former NFL safety
American stand-up comedian and actor
