Edgar vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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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

Edgar Rank #460
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #460 for Edgar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

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 Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Fabian mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Edgar and Fabian boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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