Fabian vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Fabian Rank #444

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Gideon mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabian and Gideon boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.