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Edwin vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Edwin Rank #383
Fabian Rank #444

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Fabian more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Fabian mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Edwin and Fabian boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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