Boy name guide

Sebastian name meaning, origin and style

Sebastian is a Greek via Latin name commonly associated with from Sebaste; revered.

Origin
Greek via Latin
Meaning
from Sebaste; revered
Say it
seh-BAS-tee-un

Choosing Sebastian

A romantic, formal name with Seb or Bash as possible short forms.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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