Shane vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Shane Rank #602

Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Fabian mean?

Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Shane and Fabian boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.