US Popularity:22786
Origin:British
Meaning:Bright hair
Sherlock is a boy's name of Old English origin. While it's synonymous with Sherlock Holmes, a fictional character created by Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock's literal meaning is "bright hair." Whether you want to celebrate baby's fair locks or their inquisitive nature, a name like Sherlock is sure to make an impression. Like the elusive detective, your little one is bound to charm others with their keen perception and mysterious allure.

Sherlock Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2017
#14684
in 2017
+ 4641
from 2016
In comparison to the previous year's data
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