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Fabian vs Simeon

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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Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Simeon Rank #1,142

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Simeon more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Simeon mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabian and Simeon boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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