Fabien is a French male given name of Latin origin, derived from "fabius" meaning 'bean-cake'. It honors the ancient Roman Fabii family known for their military prowess and political influence during the early Roman Republic. The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since been used throughout French-speaking countries and other European nations like Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. Pronounced /fa.bjɛ̃/ in French, it has several variations including Fabio, Fabian, Fabius, Fabrice, and Fabianus.