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Sebastian 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

Sebastian Rank #14
Fabian Rank #444

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sebastian or Fabian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and Fabian mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Sebastian and Fabian boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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