Sherwood \sh(er)-wood\ as a boy's name is pronounced SHER-wood. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Sherwood is "luminous wood". Place name: Sherwood forest that was home to the legendary hero Robin Hood and his men. Playwright Robert Sherwood; author Sherwood Anderson.

Sherwood has 2 variant forms: Sherwoode and Shurwood.

Baby names that sound like Sherwood are Sherrod and Cheroot.