Alphonse vs Fabio

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
Nicknames
Fabi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alphonse Rank #2,454
Fabio Rank #2,315

Fabio is more popular, ranked #2315 vs #2454 for Alphonse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alphonse ___

  • Alphonse James
  • Alphonse Louis
  • Alphonse Pierre
  • Alphonse Henri
  • Alphonse Marcel

Fabio ___

  • Fabio Marco
  • Fabio Antonio
  • Fabio Alessandro
  • Fabio Ricardo
  • Fabio Lorenzo
  • Fabio Giovanni

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alphonse

Gaston Cecile Marguerite Emile Renee

If you choose Fabio

Marco Lorenzo Giulia Valentina Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alphonse or Fabio more popular?

Fabio is more popular, ranked #2315 compared to Alphonse at #2454 in the United States.

What do Alphonse and Fabio mean?

Alphonse means "noble and ready" (Visigothic/Germanic origin). Fabio means "bean grower, of the bean family" (Latin faba origin).

Are Alphonse and Fabio boy or girl names?

Alphonse is primarily a boy name. Fabio is primarily a boy name.

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