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Fabio
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Pronounced FAH-bee-oh /ΛfΙΛ.bi.oΚ/High
Meaning: bean grower, of the Fabius clanHigh
In 30 seconds: Fabio is the Italian form of Fabius meaning bean grower or of the Fabius clan. A melodic three-syllable name with Italian glamour.
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Meaningbean grower, of the Fabius clan
U.S. rank (2025)#2613 β Falling
2025 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β 2,898
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Fabio is the Italian form of Fabius, from Latin faba meaning broad bean. The Fabius clan was one of the most distinguished families in ancient Rome.
Fabio is used in Italy, Brazil, and Latin American countries.
Did you know? Fabio Lanzoni β the long-haired Italian supermodel who became the face of romance novel covers in the 1980sβ1990s β made Fabio the quintessential name of romantic Italian masculine beauty.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name: Fabio β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
FabiusFabianFabs
Nicknames
Fab
Famous Bearers
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Fabio Lanzoni (1959βpresent)Italian-American model, actor, and spokesman best known as the face of hundreds of romance-novel covers in the late 1980s and 1990s.
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Frequently Asked
What does Fabio mean?
Fabio means bean grower, of the Fabius clan.
How do you pronounce Fabio?
Fabio is pronounced FAH-bee-oh (/ΛfΙΛ.bi.oΚ/), with 3 syllables.
Is Fabio a boy's name?
Yes, Fabio is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Fabio?
Latin/Italian; Fabius meaning via faba (bean) well established.