Origin of the name Fabian:
From the Latin Fabianua (of Fabius), which is derived from the Old Roman family name Fabius, a derivative of the Latin faba (a bean).
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"Fabian" - US teen idol in 1950's and 60's
Fabian Washington - NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens.
Fabian Núñez - Speaker of the California State Assembly.
St. Fabian- 3rd century pope.- Fabian in song, story & screen: | Edit
Fabian, character in William Shakespeare's play, "Twelfth Night."
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Global Popularity of the Name Fabian
- #7 in Austria
- #21 in Germany
- #75 in Sweden
- #173 in Norway
- #288 in United States
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