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Fabian vs Kyle

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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Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Kyle mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Fabian and Kyle boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.

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