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Simon vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Simon Rank #251
Fabian Rank #444

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #444 for Fabian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Fabian more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Simon and Fabian mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Simon and Fabian boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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