Fabian vs Seth

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

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Seth Rank #559

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Seth more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Seth mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Fabian and Seth boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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