Drew vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #543 for Drew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Fabian mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Drew and Fabian boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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