Fabian
Fabian comes from the Latin "Fabianus," meaning "bean grower" — derived from "faba" (bean), the family name of the Fabii gens. Saint Fabian (died 250) was a 3rd-century pope martyred under Decius. Fabian was moderately popular in mid-century America, peaking at #203 in 1970. Fabian (the singer Fabian Forte, born 1943) gave the name a 1960s pop charge. Fabian is a male name of Latin origin that means "Bean grower (from Fabius)". Elegant, Latin, and a little vintage. The name sounds graceful. Fabians tend to be artistic. US peaked #203 in 1970. Now top 400. Well-known people named Fabian include Saint Fabian (pope), Fabian (singer), Fabian (Latin name). Common variations and related forms of Fabian include Fabián (Spanish), Fabiano (Italian), Fabien (French), Fabe (nickname).