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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Willow farm
- Origin
- Old Norse (English place name/surname)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SEL-bee
Selby is an English place name and surname with Old Norse roots, and it means "willow farm." It's pronounced SEL-bee, with the stress on the first syllable. If you're looking for a name that sounds soft and friendly but isn't one you'll hear on every playground, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Selby
Meaning: Willow farm.
Origin: Old Norse (English place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Selby
SEL-beeIPA /ˈsɛlbi/
Popularity of Selby
Selby peaked in 1922, when it ranked #1583 with 24 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #14943, with just 6 babies, so a child named Selby today would be unlikely to meet another one.
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FAQ
What does the name Selby mean?
Willow farm. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Selby?
Selby is pronounced SEL-bee (IPA: /ˈsɛlbi/).
Is Selby a popular name right now?
Selby peaked at #1583 in 1922 and is ranked #14943 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1909–2024.)
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