Fabian vs Gianni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Polish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

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Gianni

Boy #484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#484
Total SSA Count
638
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gi, Johnny, Gian

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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Gianni Rank #484

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #484 for Gianni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fabian ___

  • Fabian James
  • Fabian Alexander
  • Fabian Louis
  • Fabian Michael
  • Fabian Andres
  • Fabian Cruz

Gianni ___

  • Gianni Marco
  • Gianni Luca
  • Gianni Alessandro
  • Gianni Emilio
  • Gianni Lorenzo
  • Gianni Bruno

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Gianni

Marco Lucia Isabella Matteo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Gianni more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Gianni at #484 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Gianni mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Gianni means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabian and Gianni boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Gianni is primarily a boy name.

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