Esteban vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esteban Rank #457
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #457 for Esteban.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esteban ___

  • Esteban Luis
  • Esteban Miguel
  • Esteban Antonio
  • Esteban Carlos
  • Esteban Rafael
  • Esteban Alejandro

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 Esteban

Alejandro Diego Mateo Valentina Isabella

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esteban or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Esteban at #457 in the United States.

What do Esteban and Fabian mean?

Esteban means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Esteban and Fabian boy or girl names?

Esteban is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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