Fabian vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Fabian Rank #444

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Fabian or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Sullivan mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fabian and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.