Sherlock Holmes
Character2 list appearances
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in his stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard.
1-Tap Primary Ranking Ballot
Overview#5 Full List
Does Sherlock Holmes deserve the #5 spot on “Top 10 Greatest Literary Characters Ever Created”?
#5 Sherlock Holmes?
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Greatest Literary Characters Ever Created
Best Rank
#5
across all lists
Avg Position
#7
across 2 lists
Strongest in Entertainment — avg #5 across 1 list
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Sherlock Holmes rank higher than #5 in Greatest Literary Characters Ever Created?
Ranked #5 on "Top 10 Greatest Literary Characters Ever Created". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
Be the first to vote on this ranking.
Most Argued About
“Top 10 Most Iconic Book Series of All Time”
Ranks as high as #5 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →Also ranked in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherlock Holmes's highest community ranking?⌄
Sherlock Holmes is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Greatest Literary Characters Ever Created" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Sherlock Holmes?⌄
Sherlock Holmes appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION.
Is Sherlock Holmes a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Sherlock Holmes varies widely. It ranks as high as #5 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is Sherlock Holmes most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Sherlock Holmes appears most frequently in the ENTERTAINMENT category, most notably in "Top 10 Greatest Literary Characters Ever Created".
