fabio

Fabio is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Latin name Fabianus, which itself comes from the Roman gens Fabia. The exact meaning is uncertain, but the form Fabio has long been used in Italy and has spread to other cultures through migration, media, and popular culture.

Notable bearers include Fabio Cannavaro (born 1973), an Italian former professional footballer who captained Italy to the 2006 FIFA World Cup victory; Fabio Grosso (born 1977), an Italian footballer who scored the decisive penalty in the same final; Fabio Capello (born 1946), an Italian football manager and former player; and Fabio Lanzoni (born 1959), an Italian-born American model and actor known simply as Fabio.

In contemporary culture, the name is widely recognized from romance novel covers featuring a muscular, long-haired hero. Beyond Italy, Fabio is used in Portuguese-, Spanish-, and English-speaking communities as a direct adoption from Italian. Related forms include Fabian (English and other languages) and Fabien (French); feminine forms such as Fabia exist in some contexts. In Italian usage, the name remains common and appears across various professions and generations.