Fabio vs Liam

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

Fabio Rank #2,315
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabio

Marco Lorenzo Giulia Valentina Luca

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabio or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Fabio at #2315 in the United States.

What do Fabio and Liam mean?

Fabio means "bean grower, of the bean family" (Latin faba origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Fabio and Liam boy or girl names?

Fabio is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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