Shelby vs Shirley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shelby

Boy #2,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow farm, ledge estate"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #13,710 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Shelby Rank #2,661

Shirley Rank #13,710

Shelby is more popular, ranked #2661 vs #13710 for Shirley.

Is Shelby or Shirley more popular?

Shelby is more popular, ranked #2661 compared to Shirley at #13710 in the United States.

What do Shelby and Shirley mean?

Shelby means "willow farm, ledge estate" (Old Norse origin).

Are Shelby and Shirley boy or girl names?

Shelby is primarily a boy name. Shirley is primarily a boy name.