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Raphael 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

Raphael Rank #421
Fabian Rank #444

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raphael or Fabian more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Fabian mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Raphael and Fabian boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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