NAME PROFILE
Sherl
A diminutive of Gordon, meaning 'spacious fort' or 'great hill.' This name evokes a sense of warmth and reliability, belonging to someone who is approachable, grounded, and possesses a quiet strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 354 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1963 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1963 |
| Most recent | 1963 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
VA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Gordie Howe (Professional Ice Hockey Player) · Gordie Brown (Impressionist and Singer) · Gordie Lachance (Protagonist in the film Stand by Me) · Gordie Sampson (Grammy-winning Songwriter) · Gordie Tapp (Entertainer and Radio Personality)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Gords
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