Fabian vs Mario

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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Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Mario Rank #399

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 vs #444 for Fabian.

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

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Mario more popular?

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Mario mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Fabian and Mario boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.

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