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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Venerable or revered one, from the place name Sebaste
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- sih-BAS-chun
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
sih-BAS-chunIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Sebastian mean?
Venerable or revered one, from the place name Sebaste. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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