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Hiram vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
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

Hiram Rank #1,768
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Fabian mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Hiram and Fabian boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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