Scott vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Scott Rank #566
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #566 for Scott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scott or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Fabian mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Scott and Fabian boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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