Fabian vs Kieran

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 #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Fabian Rank #444

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Kieran mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Fabian and Kieran boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.