Rio vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Rio Rank #517

Fabian Rank #444

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

Is Rio or Fabian more popular?

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

What do Rio and Fabian mean?

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

Are Rio and Fabian boy or girl names?

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