Kaleb vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaleb

Boy #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,221
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

Popularity Comparison

Kaleb Rank #278
Fabian Rank #444

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaleb or Fabian more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Kaleb and Fabian mean?

Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Kaleb and Fabian boy or girl names?

Kaleb is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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