Rui vs Fabio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rui or Fabio more popular?

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

What do Rui and Fabio mean?

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

Are Rui and Fabio boy or girl names?

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

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