Canfield - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Canfield \c(a)-nfie-ld, can-field\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "field of reeds". Place name. Dick Canfield was a famous gambler and casino operator in the late 19th century, and the Canfield form of solitaire was named for him.

Similar baby names are Banfield, Garfield, Winfield and Wynfield.

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