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Sebastian
Meaning: venerable; from Sebaste · Origin: Greek / Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (a city whose name comes from Greek sebastos, 'venerable').
Famous people named Sebastian
- Johann Sebastian Bach (composer)
- Sebastian Vettel (racing driver)
Nicknames
Seb, Bash, Sebby
Variants & related names
Sebastián, Sébastien, Sebastiano
Sebastian name art
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FAQ
What does the name Sebastian mean?
Sebastian means “venerable; from Sebaste”. It comes from Greek / Latin.
Is Sebastian a popular name?
Yes — Sebastian has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Sebastian?
Seb, Bash, Sebby.
What are other forms of Sebastian?
Sebastián, Sébastien, Sebastiano.
Similar names
Leon · Stephen · Timothy · Colin · Nico · Orion
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.