Fabian vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

German Spanish Polish English Italian

✓ All Clear

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

✓ All Clear

Fabian Rank #444

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Eric mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fabian and Eric boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.