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Gideon vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Fabian Rank #444

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Fabian more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Fabian mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Gideon and Fabian boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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