Fabian vs Frederick

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 #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Fabian Rank #444

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Frederick mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Fabian and Frederick boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.