Newcomb - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Newcomb \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "new valley". Place name. The old British word "combe" means a valley or the flank of a hill.

Newcomb has 1 variant form: Newcombe.

Newcomb is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2090 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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