Roy vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Roy Rank #542

Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Fabian mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Roy and Fabian boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.