Fabian vs Julian

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

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Theodore Julian Simeon Abram

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Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #30
Total SSA Count: 7,368
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Julian mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Fabian and Julian boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.

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