Fabio vs Paolo

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

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Paolo

Boy #2,470 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,470
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fabio Rank #2,315
Paolo Rank #2,470

Fabio is more popular, ranked #2315 vs #2470 for Paolo.

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

Paolo ___

  • Paolo Marco
  • Paolo Antonio
  • Paolo Giovanni
  • Paolo Luca
  • Paolo Matteo
  • Paolo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fabio

Marco Lorenzo Giulia Valentina Luca

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabio or Paolo more popular?

Fabio is more popular, ranked #2315 compared to Paolo at #2470 in the United States.

What do Fabio and Paolo mean?

Fabio means "bean grower, of the bean family" (Latin faba origin). Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Fabio and Paolo boy or girl names?

Fabio is primarily a boy name. Paolo is primarily a boy name.

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