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Fabian vs Killian

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
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Killian mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fabian and Killian boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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