Fabian vs Remy

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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Remy

Boy #401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Reims"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#401
Total SSA Count
801
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rem

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Remy Rank #401

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 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

Remy ___

  • Remy James
  • Remy Louis
  • Remy Oliver
  • Remy Elliott
  • Remy Cole
  • Remy August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Remy

Margot Felix Simone Theo Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Remy more popular?

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Remy mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Remy means "from Reims" (Latin origin).

Are Fabian and Remy boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Remy is primarily a boy name.

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