Conrad vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conrad

Boy #470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English Polish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#470
Total SSA Count
654
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Con, Connie, Cord

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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

Conrad Rank #470
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #470 for Conrad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conrad ___

  • Conrad James
  • Conrad William
  • Conrad Edward
  • Conrad Thomas
  • Conrad Alexander
  • Conrad Henry

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 Conrad

Oliver Edmund Benedict Cecilia Harriet

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conrad or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Conrad at #470 in the United States.

What do Conrad and Fabian mean?

Conrad means "bold counsel" (Old High German origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Conrad and Fabian boy or girl names?

Conrad is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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