Fabian vs Hector

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 #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Fabian Rank #444

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Hector mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Fabian and Hector boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.