Fabian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fabian Name at a Glance

Name	Fabian
Meaning	From the Roman clan name Fabius, meaning bean-grower or bean-seller. Famous bearer: Popular American singer Fabian, St Fabian - 3rd-century pope and martyr.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Fabian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fabian means “From the Roman clan name Fabius, meaning bean-grower or bean-seller. Famous bearer: Popular American singer Fabian, St Fabian - 3rd-century pope and martyr”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fabian Name Origin

Our database records Fabian under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fabian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fabian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fabian

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