Fabian vs Shepherd

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 #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Fabian Rank #444

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Shepherd mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Fabian and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.