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Fabian

Pronunciation: [ f-AYB-ee-uhn ]

Girl Name #36,455 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fabian is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AYB-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Fabian often also consider Fannie, Fanny, Fay .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#36,455
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Fab Fay Fabie Fabiie

Also a Boy Name

Fabian is also used as a boy name, ranked #444.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fabian

Is Fabian a boy or girl name?
Fabian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #36455. As a boy name, it is ranked #444. Fabian is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Fabian?
Fabian is pronounced f-AYB-ee-uhn.
How popular is the name Fabian?
Fabian is currently ranked #36455 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Fabian?
Common nicknames for Fabian include Fab, Fay, Fabie, and Fabiie.
Is Fabian a common or rare name?
Fabian is an uncommon name, ranked #36455 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fabian

Fabian is a girl name .

Is Fabian a boy or girl name? Fabian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,455 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #444. Fabian is more commonly used as a boy name.

Fabian is currently ranked #36,455 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Fabian include Fab, Fay, Fabie, and Fabiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Fabian include Fabiola, Fabiana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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