Fabian vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Fabian Rank #444

Rio Rank #517

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Fabian or Rio more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Rio mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Fabian and Rio boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.