Fabian
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fabian
The given name 'Fabian' is derived from the Latin word 'fabianus,' meaning 'of Fabius,' referring to the Latin gens (clan) Fabia, and is ultimately related to the Latin word 'faber,' meaning 'cobbler' or 'smith.' The name 'Fabian' has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, where Saint Fabian was a 3rd-century pope, and it has also been used in European cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fabian' is derived from the Latin word 'fabianus,' meaning 'of Fabius,' referring to the Latin gens (clan) Fabia, and is ultimately related to the Latin word 'faber,' meaning 'cobbler' or 'smith.' The name 'Fabian' has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, where Saint Fabian was a 3rd-century pope, and it has also been used in European cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia.
Fabian currently ranks #468 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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