Arantza vs Fabiola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arantza

Girl #3,302 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thornbush, place of thorns"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,302
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aranza, Aran

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Fabiola

Girl #3,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bean grower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Belgian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,120
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fabi, Faby, Biola

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arantza Rank #3,302
Fabiola Rank #3,120

Fabiola is more popular, ranked #3120 vs #3302 for Arantza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arantza ___

  • Arantza Maria
  • Arantza Isabel
  • Arantza Lucia
  • Arantza Sofia
  • Arantza Elena
  • Arantza Carmen

Fabiola ___

  • Fabiola Maria
  • Fabiola Elena
  • Fabiola Isabel
  • Fabiola Rosa
  • Fabiola Carmen
  • Fabiola Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arantza

Itziar Amaia Unai Gorka Nerea

If you choose Fabiola

Isabella Valentina Rodrigo Emilio Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arantza or Fabiola more popular?

Fabiola is more popular, ranked #3120 compared to Arantza at #3302 in the United States.

What do Arantza and Fabiola mean?

Arantza means "thornbush, place of thorns" (Basque origin). Fabiola means "bean grower" (Latin origin).

Are Arantza and Fabiola boy or girl names?

Arantza is primarily a girl name. Fabiola is primarily a girl name.

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