Fabio vs James

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
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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fabio Rank #2,315
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2315 for Fabio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fabio ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabio

Marco Lorenzo Giulia Valentina Luca

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fabio at #2315 in the United States.

What do Fabio and James mean?

Fabio means "bean grower, of the bean family" (Latin faba origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabio and James boy or girl names?

Fabio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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