Dax vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#640
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
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

Dax Rank #640
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #640 for Dax.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dax or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Fabian mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Dax and Fabian boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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