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Fabian vs Erick

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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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Erick mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Fabian and Erick boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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