Sebastian
venerable
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- seh-BAS-chun
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
SebBashBaz
About the name Sebastian
Sebastian is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "venerable". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier martyred under Diocletian, became one of the most painted figures of the Renaissance and the patron saint invoked against plague. The name is a top-20 choice in Poland, Germany, Mexico and Colombia, and it entered the US top 20 in the 2010s. The nickname Seb keeps it from feeling formal.
Variants and spellings: Sebastián, Sébastien, Sebastiano.
Popularity trend: Sebastian has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Sebastian
- What does the name Sebastian mean?
- Sebastian means "venerable". It's a boy name of Greek origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Sebastian come from?
- Sebastian originates from Greek. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Sebastian a boy or girl name?
- Sebastian is a boy name.