Amelia vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Fab

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fabian Rank #444

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #444 for Fabian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Fabian ___

  • Fabian James
  • Fabian Alexander
  • Fabian Louis
  • Fabian Michael
  • Fabian Andres
  • Fabian Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fabian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fabian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Amelia and Fabian boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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