Fabian vs Sean

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
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 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

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Sean mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Fabian and Sean boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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