Marcelo vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcelo

Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #445
Total SSA Count: 709
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Jonas Francisco Martin Cesar

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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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Alexis Hank Salem Kade

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Popularity Comparison

Marcelo Rank #445

Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #445 for Marcelo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcelo or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Marcelo at #445 in the United States.

What do Marcelo and Fabian mean?

Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Marcelo and Fabian boy or girl names?

Marcelo is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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