Shelby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shelby Name at a Glance

Name	Shelby
Meaning	From the manor house 'Willow farm.' English surname used more for girls than boys given names.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shelby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shelby means “From the manor house 'Willow farm.' English surname used more for girls than boys given names”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shelby Name Origin

Our database records Shelby under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shelby a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shelby is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shelby

When considering Shelby for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.