Julian vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #30
Total SSA Count: 7,368
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Julian Rank #30

Fabian Rank #444

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julian or Fabian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Julian and Fabian mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Julian and Fabian boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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