Fabio vs Matheus

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

Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Theus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fabio Rank #2,315
Matheus Rank #2,398

Fabio is more popular, ranked #2315 vs #2398 for Matheus.

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

Matheus ___

  • Matheus Alexandre
  • Matheus Gabriel
  • Matheus Lucas
  • Matheus Felipe
  • Matheus Rafael
  • Matheus Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabio

Marco Lorenzo Giulia Valentina Luca

If you choose Matheus

Isabella Lukas Sofia Rafael Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabio or Matheus more popular?

Fabio is more popular, ranked #2315 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do Fabio and Matheus mean?

Fabio means "bean grower, of the bean family" (Latin faba origin). Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fabio and Matheus boy or girl names?

Fabio is primarily a boy name. Matheus is primarily a boy name.

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