Shelby Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shelby Name at a Glance

Name	Shelby
Meaning	Willow farm. English surname used more for girls than boys given names.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shelby Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shelby means “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 Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian 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.