Fabian vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Fabian Rank #444

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Peter mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Fabian and Peter boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.