Jake vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Popularity Comparison

Jake Rank #423
Fabian Rank #444

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jake or Fabian more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Jake and Fabian mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Jake and Fabian boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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