Fabian

At a Glance

Meaning

Belonging to the Fabius family; Fabius itself is traditionally linked to Latin faba, bean

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

FAY-bee-unListen

Fabian is a classic boy's name with a vintage feel, pronounced FAY-bee-un. It comes from Latin and means "belonging to the Fabius family." You'll sometimes see it said to mean 'bean grower,' but that's not quite right: Fabian comes from 'Fabianus,' meaning 'of the Fabius clan,' and the bean link belongs to the older clan name Fabius, one step further back.

Meaning & Origin of Fabian

Meaning: Belonging to the Fabius family; Fabius itself is traditionally linked to Latin faba, bean.

Origin: Latin.

A common claim: Fabian means 'bean grower' Actually: Not quite right — Fabian comes from 'Fabianus,' meaning 'of the Fabius clan,' not directly 'grower'; the bean connection belongs to the ancestral clan name Fabius, one step further back.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Fabian

Popularity of Fabian

Fabian peaked at #253 in 2007, when 1,396 boys received the name. In 2024 it ranked #442 with 711 babies, so it's less common than at its height but still a familiar name.

Names Like Fabian

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FAQ

What does the name Fabian mean?

Belonging to the Fabius family; Fabius itself is traditionally linked to Latin faba, bean. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Fabian?

Fabian is pronounced FAY-bee-un (IPA: /ˈfeɪbiən/).

Is Fabian a popular name right now?

Fabian peaked at #253 in 2007 and is ranked #442 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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