Fabian vs Wade

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

Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Wade mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Fabian and Wade boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.

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