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Fabien

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAH-bee-en /ˈfɑ.bi.ɛn/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Fabian — from the Roman family name Fabius (from faba, 'a bean'), 'of the Fabius family; bean grower'Low

In 30 seconds: Bean grower; of the Fabius family: Fabien is the French Fabian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'FAH-bee-en').
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningThe French form of Fabian — from the Roman family name Fabius (from faba, 'a bean'), 'of the Fabius family; bean grower'
U.S. rank (2025)#6921 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 706

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819612025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fabien is the French form of Fabian — from the Roman family name Fabius (from faba, 'a bean'), 'of the Fabius family; bean grower'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'FAH-bee-en'; nickname Fab).

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, of-the-Fabius-family at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Fabian comes from the Roman family name Fabius (from faba, 'a bean') — Fabien is the French form, lyrical and classic (said 'FAH-bee-en').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Fabian — Latin etymology

Variations

FabianFabianoFabio

Nicknames

Fab

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fabien mean?

Fabien is the French Fabian — from the Roman family name Fabius (faba, 'a bean'), 'of the Fabius family'.

How do you pronounce Fabien?

It's said FAH-bee-en /ˈfɑ.bi.ɛn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fabien a boy or girl name?

Fabien is a boy's name.

How popular is Fabien?

Fabien is a rare name in the U.S.

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