Fabian vs Manuel

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

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#352
Total SSA Count
954
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Manuel Rank #352

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Manuel more popular?

Manuel is more popular, ranked #352 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Manuel mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin).

Are Fabian and Manuel boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Manuel is primarily a boy name.

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