The boy's name Fairbanks \fa(i)-rban-ks, fair-ba-nks\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "bank along the pathway". Also the name of a significant town in Alaska. Actor Douglas Fairbanks.
Fairbanks is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Fairbanks. Click here to compare Fairbanks with related baby names.
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