Fabian

Rank 457th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Fabian was 457th most popular baby name for boys and 940th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 668 babies were named Fabian in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,025 babies in the United States were named Fabian. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Fabian is around 23 to 25 years old.

The name "Fabian" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Fabian include Fab and Fabe.

Fabian Meaning & Origin

Fabian is a Latin name meaning "bean grower," but it can also suggest a person who is thoughtful, innovative, and has a strong character, inspired by the 3rd-century Pope Saint Fabian who was greatly admired.

The name Fabian is described as dashing, literary and exotic.

Pronunciation

Fabian is pronounced fa-bee-an in English. The name Fabian has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Fabian

  • The name Fabian was borne by several early saints, including a 3rd-century Bishop of Rome who was martyred under Decius.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

Fabiana Favian Fabien Faven Fabianny Faviana Feven

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