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Fabian vs Karson

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
Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Karson mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Fabian and Karson boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.

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