Shelby - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Shelby \sh(el)-by\ is pronounced SHEL-bee. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "willow; from the ledge estate". Place name. Author Shelby Foote.

Shelby has 2 variant forms: Shelbey and Shelbie.

For more information, see also the related name Selby.

Shelby is a common 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 Shelby. Click here to compare Shelby with related baby names.