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Fabian vs Simon

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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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Simon mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabian and Simon boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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