Fabian vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Fabian Rank #444

Bruce Rank #540

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Fabian or Bruce more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Bruce mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Fabian and Bruce boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.