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Fabian vs Marcus

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
Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Marcus mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Fabian and Marcus boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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