Canby - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Canby \c(a)-nby, can-by\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "settlement near the reeds". Place name. Reeds are also called "canes".

Canby has 2 variant forms: Canbey and Canbie.

A baby name that sounds like Canby is Quinby.

Canby is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Canby. Click here to compare Canby with related baby names.