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Erick vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 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

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Fabian Rank #444

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Fabian more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Erick and Fabian mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Erick and Fabian boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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