Fabian vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Fabian Rank #444

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Forrest mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Fabian and Forrest boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.