Erby

Erby Origin and Meaning

The name Erby is a boy's name.

Erby is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names containing the Germanic element "erb" meaning "heir" or "inheritance," or it could be a variant of Herby (short for Herbert). In some cases, it derives from a surname that originally referred to someone from one of several places named Erby or Irby in England. The name has occasionally appeared as a given name particularly in rural American communities during the early 20th century. Erby has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft ending sound, distinguishing it from more formal traditional names. Though never widely popular, it maintains a certain rustic charm and simplicity that some parents find appealing.

Erby Rank in US Top 1000

# 808 in the US