Seth vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Seth Rank #559

Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Fabian mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Seth and Fabian boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.