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Sebastian: Meaning & Origin

Sebastian is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Venerable”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 10% of baby names. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

se-BASS-tee-an

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

90/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 10% of popular names.

Nicknames

Seb

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

37%
30
2010
19
Current
#42
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Sebastian James
  • Sebastian Alexander
  • Sebastian Antonio

Famous Namesakes

  • Sebastian Bach (composer)