Fabian is a minor, comedic character in William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. Fabian is a servant of Lady Olivia and a frequent companion of her uncle, Sir Toby Belch.

It is the English form of the Roman clan name Fabius, which in turn derived from the Latin word faba, meaning “broad bean.” As such, Fabian has come to mean “one who grows beans.” Your little bean will also enjoy this name's connection to many notable names, such as American singer Fabian, English soccer player Fabian ...