Albert vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Polish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #607 for Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Fabian mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Albert and Fabian boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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