Forbes
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Forbes
Forbes
Boy
irish
2 syllables
Forbes is an irish boy's name meaning "Wealthy or stubborn; prosperous; field; headstrong".
The meaning of Forbes is "Wealthy or stubborn; prosperous; field; headstrong" — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Wealthy or stubborn; prosperous; field; headstrong
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Forbes
Very rare in US records
What does Forbes mean?
Forbes is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Wealthy or stubborn; prosperous; field; headstrong".
Is Forbes a rare name?
Yes. Forbes does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Forbes
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