Bastian Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Bastian – Meaning: venerable, revered – Origin: Greek (short form of Sebastian) – Gender: primarily used for boys

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Bastian is a Greek name, used as a short form of Sebastian, and it carries the meaning "venerable, revered." It's a name with real historical roots packed into a shorter, punchier form than the full Sebastian. If you like the meaning behind Sebastian but want something more compact, Bastian keeps that meaning intact.

Meaning & Origin of Bastian

Meaning: Venerable, revered.

Origin: Greek (short form of Sebastian).

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Bastian

Across the SSA's 1991-2024 records, Bastian's best year on file is 2024, when it ranked #1001 with 224 babies given the name — its highest count and rank in that entire span.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1991–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bastian mean?

Venerable, revered. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bastian)

Is Bastian a popular name right now?

Bastian is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1001 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)

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