Sebastian
Boy name · Greek · pronounced seh-BAS-chan
Verified name
What does Sebastian mean?
Venerable or revered
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 16 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 47 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Seb, Sebby, Bastian
Variant: Bastian, Sebastien
Related: Sebastiano, Sebastiao
Using Sebastian across cultures
Classic Saint name with widespread international usage.
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