Fabian

From Fabianus, a name derived from the Roman family name Fabius.

Fabian comes from Latin Fabianus, a name formed from the Roman family name Fabius. Fabius is traditionally connected with faba, meaning “bean”. That explains the bean association; “bean grower” is a freer interpretation, rather than the direct meaning of Fabian itself. The name is used in both German and English, with a noticeable change at the beginning: German has a long a, while English begins like “fay”. French Fabien and Spanish Fabián belong to the same name family, each with its own spelling. Fabian can appeal if you like a classical name without a heavy sound. The gentle f and flowing ending soften its formal outline, giving it room to feel composed or relaxed depending on how it is said.

Etymology: Latin Fabianus comes from Fabius, traditionally linked to faba, “bean”.