Lukas vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
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

Lukas Rank #268
Fabian Rank #444

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lukas or Fabian more popular?

Lukas is more popular, ranked #268 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Fabian mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Lukas and Fabian boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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