Zander vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Zander Rank #379

Fabian Rank #444

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Zander or Fabian more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Zander and Fabian mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Zander and Fabian boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.