Fabian

Meaning of Fabian

Fabian comes from a Roman family name. It likely means "bean grower."

Fabian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Fabian

Fabian has cooled off, slipping to #468 in 2025, down from a peak of #253 in 2007.

Notable people named Fabian

• Fabian Forte
  American singer and actor
• Fabian Cancellara
  Swiss former professional cyclist
• Fabian Ruiz
  Spanish professional footballer
• Fabian Wagner
  German cinematographer
• Fabian Hambüchen
  German gymnast

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Questions about the name Fabian

What does the name Fabian mean?

Fabian means fabian comes from a roman family name. it likely means "bean grower.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Fabian a boy's or a girl's name?

Fabian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Fabian?

In 2025, Fabian ranked #468 for boys, down from #443 the year before.

When was Fabian most popular?

Fabian peaked at #253 in 2007.