Boy Latin / Greek 4 syllables

Sebastian

suh-BAS-chun /səˈbæstʃən/

"The venerable one" — a name of royal elegance, artistic passion, and timeless sophistication

Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, meaning 'from Sebaste' — an ancient city in modern Turkey, whose name derives from the Greek sebastos meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'. Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier martyred under Emperor Diocletian, became one of the most depicted figures in Renaissance art — typically shown as a handsome young man pierced by arrows. The name carries artistic beauty alongside quiet courage. Sebastian from The Little Mermaid and J.S. Bach's middle name add further layers of cultural resonance.

Quick Facts

Letters9

SyllablesSe-bas-ti-an

GenderBoy

OriginLatin / Greek

Root WordSebastianus

MeaningFrom Sebaste; venerable, revered

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2019

Trend ↑ Rising

Name DayJanuary 20

Nicknames SebBastianBashBaz

About the Name Sebastian

Sebastian means 'from Sebaste' — the ancient city's name means 'venerable' or 'revered' in Greek.

Sebastian has been rising steadily and is now in the US top-20, widely popular in Europe and Latin America as well.

Seb, Bastian, and Bash are all popular nicknames for Sebastian.

Yes — Sebastian is the lovable red crab in Disney's The Little Mermaid who famously sings 'Under the Sea'.

Sebastian James, Sebastian Alexander, Sebastian Felix, and Sebastian Charles are all elegant combinations.

Personality of Sebastian

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Sebastian

creativity 88%

elegance 92%

independence 85%

intelligence 90%

strength 80%

warmth 80%

Famous People Named Sebastian

Saint Sebastian

Roman martyr, one of the most depicted figures in Renaissance painting

Sebastian Bach (J.S. Bach's middle name)

Johann Sebastian Bach, Baroque master and one of the greatest composers in history

Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)

The beloved Jamaican crab who serves King Triton and befriends Ariel

Middle Names for Sebastian

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Sebastian

Sebastian James Sebastian Alexander Sebastian William Sebastian Thomas Sebastian Felix Sebastian Charles Sebastian Edward Sebastian Henry Sebastian Arthur Sebastian George

Names Similar to Sebastian

Similar Sound

Dorian Bastian

Similar Meaning

Augustus

Sibling Name Ideas

Atticus Callum Arabella Genevieve

History of Sebastian

c. 255 CE

Sebastian serves as a Roman soldier; martyred under Diocletian for his faith

1500s

Renaissance painters make Sebastian a subject of extraordinary artistic beauty

1685

Johann Sebastian Bach born; his genius gives the name permanent musical grandeur

1989

Sebastian the crab appears in Disney's The Little Mermaid; name enchants a generation of children

2019

Sebastian reaches the US top-20 for boys, its peak modern ranking

Numerology & Symbolism of Sebastian

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Capricorn

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Royal Purple

💎

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

🌸

Lucky Flower

Iris

Sebastian Around the World

How Sebastian is written in different languages and scripts

سيباستيان

Arabic

セバスチャン

Japanese

Себастьян

Russian

세바스티안

Korean

塞巴斯蒂安

Chinese

Σεβαστιανός

Greek

सेबेस्टियन

Hindi

סבסטיאן

Hebrew

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