Derek vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Derek Rank #258

Fabian Rank #444

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Derek or Fabian more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Derek and Fabian mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Derek and Fabian boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.