What does the name Sebastian mean?

The name Sebastian means "Revered".

What is the origin of the name Sebastian?

Sebastian is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 8,562 babies were named Sebastian in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Sebastian is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 8,562 →

All-Time Total: 209,219

Peak Year: 2016

Sebastian is derived from the Greek name Sebastianos, meaning "from Sebastia." Sebastia was a city in Asia Minor, named after Emperor Augustus.

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