Fabian vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Liam mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Fabian and Liam boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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