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Fabian

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Bean grower, bean farmer
Pronunciation
FAY-bee-un
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'Fabianus', from 'faba' meaning bean.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, English, German

Commonly used in: United States, Germany, Latin America

Alternate spellings

  • FabiánSpanish

    Spanish form with an accent.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Fabian

    c. 200–250

    Pope and saint who led the Church during a period of persecution.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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