Boy Name
Forbes
"From prosperous lands or fertile fields; originally a Scottish place name."
Ranked #12869 for boys
About the Name Forbes
Meaning
From prosperous lands or fertile fields; originally a Scottish place name.
Origin
ScottishGender
Boy
First Letter
FBoy Rank
#12869
Forbes is a boy name of Scottish origin. The name means "From prosperous lands or fertile fields; originally a Scottish place name." and Currently ranked #12869 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with F or explore other Scottish names.
Popularity Over Time
#23 1950
-- 1960
#5 1970
-- 1980
#11 1990
#7 2000
#17 2010
#24 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Forbes
- MF Malcolm Forbes (businessman and publisher)