King vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
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

King Rank #343
Fabian Rank #444

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Fabian more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do King and Fabian mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are King and Fabian boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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