Frederick vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Frederick Rank #424

Fabian Rank #444

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Frederick or Fabian more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Fabian mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Frederick and Fabian boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.