Sebastian
s(e)-bas-tian,
seb(a)-stian
US Popularity:22
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Venerable, revered; From Sebaste
Sebastian is a name of Greek origin derived from the Greek word sebastos, meaning “venerable” or “revered.” This name also has roots in Latin, coming from the name Sebastianus, meaning “from Sebaste,” which was a typical place name in ancient Greece. Sebastian is a multifaceted name that also has saintly origins. Saint Sebastian was a respected early Christian figure known for converting Roman soldiers to Christianity at the expense of his life. Sebastian is a name that celebrates respect and honor, traits that would be sure to inspire baby throughout their life.
Famous People Named Sebastian
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Sebastian BachSinger
- Sebastian Thomas HilfigerSon of Tommy Hilfiger
- Sebastian VettelRacecar Driver
- Sebastian ZinconeSon of Malin Akerman
How Popular Is The Name Sebastian?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sebastian is currently #57 on The Bump
Boy:Sebastian is currently #35 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sebastian is currently #22 in U.S. births
Boy:Sebastian is currently #13 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#13
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Sebastian, October 2017
SurnameDB, Last name: Sebastian
Ancestry, Sebastian Family History
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Sebastian
Britannica, St. Sebastian, Christian martyr, September 2023
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