Fabian vs Major

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

Fabian Rank #444
Major Rank #581

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #581 for Major.

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

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

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If you choose Major

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Major more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Major mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Fabian and Major boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.

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