US Popularity Rank: 5032

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Bean, a bean grower

Fabio is a boy's given name of Italian origin. It has both Latin and Italian roots and is derived from the Latin name Fabius, which was a Roman family name. The name Fabius itself is believed to have originated from the Latin word faba, meaning "bean" or "bean grower." It gained international recognition and popularity, particularly during the late 20th century, due in part to the Italian male fashion model and actor Fabio Lanzoni. He rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s as a romance novel cover model and went on to become a pop culture icon. This name has a charismatic ring to it, making it a winning choice for baby.