Forbus
Pronunciation: [ f-AWRB-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,767
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Forbus
Forbus is a boy name .
Forbus is currently ranked #40,767 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Forbus include For, Forb, Forby, Forbie, Foy, Foie, and Forkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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