Brian vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Brian Rank #301

Fabian Rank #444

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Brian or Fabian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Brian and Fabian mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Brian and Fabian boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.