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Avery vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,348
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #259
Fabian Rank #444

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Fabian more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Avery and Fabian mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Avery and Fabian boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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