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).
Fewer than 5 boys were named Sherrod in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
United States Senator from Ohio
Former NFL safety
American stand-up comedian and actor
