Fabian vs Marshall

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
Marshall Rank #392

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 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

Marshall ___

  • Marshall James
  • Marshall Thomas
  • Marshall Lee
  • Marshall Wayne
  • Marshall David
  • Marshall Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Marshall

Lincoln Theodore Harrison Eleanor Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Marshall more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Marshall mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Fabian and Marshall boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.

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