Fabian vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Adolf Rank #26,599

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Adolf more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Adolf mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Fabian and Adolf boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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