Fabio vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabio

Boy #2,315 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bean grower, of the bean family"

Origin: Latin faba

Cultural Roots

Italian Brazilian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,315
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,294
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fabio Rank #2,315
Rui Rank #2,294

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #2315 for Fabio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabio or Rui more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Fabio at #2315 in the United States.

What do Fabio and Rui mean?

Fabio means "bean grower, of the bean family" (Latin faba origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Fabio and Rui boy or girl names?

Fabio is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.

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