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Marcus vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Marcus Rank #256
Fabian Rank #444

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcus or Fabian more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Fabian mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Marcus and Fabian boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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