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Simeon vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Simeon Rank #1,142
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Fabian mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Simeon and Fabian boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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