Fabian vs Olivia

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Fabian and Olivia mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Fabian and Olivia boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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