Fabian vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Fabian Rank #444

Clay Rank #544

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Fabian or Clay more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Clay mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Fabian and Clay boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.