Fabian
Fabian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪ.biː.ən/ · /ˈfeɪ.bi.ən/
Meaning and origin of Fabian
Root meaning: “belonging to Fabius”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Fabiānus (“belonging to Fabius”), derived from Fabius + -ānus.
How popular is Fabian?
Since 1880, 327 girls and 44,250 boys in the U.S. have been named Fabian (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2375 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #253 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #468 for boys, with 655 babies given the name.
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Fabian FAQ
What does the name Fabian mean?
Fabian traces back to a root meaning "belonging to Fabius". A male given name from Latin. From Latin Fabiānus (“belonging to Fabius”), derived from Fabius + -ānus.
What is the origin of the name Fabian?
Fabian is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Fabian?
Since 1880, 327 girls and 44,250 boys in the U.S. have been named Fabian (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2375 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #253 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #468 for boys, with 655 babies given the name.
Is Fabian a boy or girl name?
Fabian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 327 girls and 44,250 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.