Fabian vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Fabian Rank #444

Shane Rank #602

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Fabian or Shane more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Shane mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Fabian and Shane boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.