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Fabian vs Johnathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Polish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Johnathan Rank #518

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Johnathan more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Johnathan mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabian and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

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