Fabian vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Fabian Rank #444

Porter Rank #616

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Fabian or Porter more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Porter mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Fabian and Porter boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.