Fabian vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Fabian Rank #444

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Jay mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Fabian and Jay boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.