Sebastian

At a Glance: Name: Sebastian – Meaning: venerable or revered one, from the place name Sebaste – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: sih-BAS-chun

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Sebastian traces back to Greek, by way of Latin, and comes from the place name Sebaste — its meaning is "venerable or revered one." It's pronounced sih-BAS-chun, and it fits the romantic, storybook, timeless, classic style parents often reach for. The Social Security Administration has tracked the name since 1881, and it's held a steady, well-established spot on the list ever since.

Meaning & Origin of Sebastian

Meaning: Venerable or revered one, from the place name sebaste.

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sebastian

Phonetic: sih-BAS-chun   IPA: /səˈbæstʃən/

Popularity of Sebastian

Sebastian ranked #14 in 2024, with 8,562 babies given the name — just a notch below its recent peak of #13 in 2022, when 9,393 boys were named Sebastian.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sebastian mean?

Venerable or revered one, from the place name sebaste. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sebastian)

How do you pronounce Sebastian?

Sebastian is pronounced sih-BAS-chun (IPA: /səˈbæstʃən/).

Is Sebastian a popular name right now?

Sebastian is near its all-time peak (#13 in 2022), ranked #14 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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