Danny vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Danny Rank #642
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #642 for Danny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Fabian mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Danny and Fabian boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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