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Fabian vs Bryce

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

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Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#297
Total SSA Count
1,127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Bryce Rank #297

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Bryce more popular?

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Bryce mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin).

Are Fabian and Bryce boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Bryce is primarily a boy name.

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