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Fabian vs Samson

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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Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Samson Rank #523

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Samson more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Samson mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabian and Samson boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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