How popular is the name Sherlock?

Sherlock has a popularity rate of 32,368 and currently ranks #43910 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Sherlock?

Sherlock is pronounced SHUR-lok.

What are alternative spellings of Sherlock?

Alternative spellings of Sherlock include Erlocke, Shurlock, Shurlocke.

Sherlock

Q: What does the name Sherlock mean?

Sherlock is a boy name of English origin meaning "From the Old English words 'scir' meaning bright and 'loc' meaning lock of hair.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Sherlock?

The lucky number associated with Sherlock is 4. Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!

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Meaning

From the Old English words 'scir' meaning bright and 'loc' meaning lock of hair.

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Sherlock?

Boy names 45,168 names

14% more popular

English names 11,258 names

33% more popular

Boy English names 6,035 names

32% more popular

Names starting with S 9,828 names

22% more popular

What Does Sherlock Mean?

Sherlock is a boy name of English origin meaning "From the Old English words 'scir' meaning bright and 'loc' meaning lock of hair.". It is widely used in English communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Sherlock has 8 letters and 2 syllables. This name has English origins. The lucky number associated with Sherlock is 4.

Pronunciation

Say it: SHUR-lok

Numerology

Lucky Number 4

Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!