Fabian vs Hector

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

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Hector

Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#381
Total SSA Count
858
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hec

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #444 for Fabian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fabian ___

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

Hector ___

  • Hector James
  • Hector Luis
  • Hector Miguel
  • Hector Ramon
  • Hector Antonio
  • Hector Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Hector

Carlos Diego Marco Lucia Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Hector mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Fabian and Hector boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.

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