Fabian vs Saul

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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Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Saul Rank #560

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #560 for Saul.

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

Saul ___

  • Saul David
  • Saul Isaac
  • Saul Benjamin
  • Saul Eli
  • Saul James
  • Saul Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Saul more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Saul mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Fabian and Saul boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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