Richard vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Richard Rank #232

Fabian Rank #444

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Richard or Fabian more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fabian mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Richard and Fabian boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.