Jay vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Jay Rank #397

Fabian Rank #444

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Jay or Fabian more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Jay and Fabian mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Jay and Fabian boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.