Fabian vs Spencer

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

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Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #388
Total SSA Count: 840
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444

Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Spencer mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Fabian and Spencer boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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