Canby - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Canby \c(a)-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#26741 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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