Fabian vs Shena

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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Shena

Girl #36,390 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,390
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shee, Shena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Shena Rank #36,390

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #36390 for Shena.

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

Shena ___

  • Shena Marie
  • Shena Rose
  • Shena Lynn
  • Shena Grace
  • Shena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Shena

Maura Brigid Siobhan Colleen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Shena more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Shena at #36390 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Shena mean?

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

Are Fabian and Shena boy or girl names?

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

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