Fabian, derived from the Latin 'fabiānus,' which means 'bean-grower,' is an attractive and distinctive given name of Roman origin. Once popular during the Middle Ages, it has experienced a resurgence in recent years. The name Fabian is associated with Saint Fabian, the pope and martyr whose feast day falls on January 20th. It is composed of two syllables, Fab-i-an, giving it a pleasing rhythm and making it easy to pronounce across various languages.
The name Fabian experienced fluctuating popularity over the years, with a peak of 17 births in 1994 and a low of 5 births in multiple years including 2001 and 2003.