Fawkes
Pronunciation: [ f-AWKS ]
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Meaning & Origin
Fawkes is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AWKS.
Parents who love the name Fawkes often also consider Demetricus, Ensley, Veryl .
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Fawkes first appeared in US Social Security records in 2009.
Over 81 babies have been named Fawkes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fawkes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,404 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,404
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Fawkes
Fawkes is a boy name .
Fawkes is currently ranked #17,404 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fawkes include Faw, Fawk, Fawky, Fawkie, Fay, Faie, and Fawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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