Eric vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Eric Rank #252

Fabian Rank #444

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Eric or Fabian more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Eric and Fabian mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Eric and Fabian boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.