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Johan vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johan

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Dutch German Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#537
Total SSA Count
554
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Johan Rank #537
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #537 for Johan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johan or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Johan at #537 in the United States.

What do Johan and Fabian mean?

Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Johan and Fabian boy or girl names?

Johan is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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