Sebastian

Sebastian is a boy name of Greek / Latin origin, ranked #10 in popularity, meaning Venerable, revered.

What Sebastian means

Venerable, revered.

Sebastian is a long name at 9 letters, which usually means a nickname will appear whether you plan one or not, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop. Its 4 vowels give it a flowing rhythm.

Where Sebastian comes from

Greek / Latin is a blended origin: the name is claimed by more than one tradition, which usually means it travelled, or that two similar-sounding names converged. Greek names often reach back to mythology, philosophy, or the early Church. They tend to be transparently meaningful in the original: many are compounds you can still take apart into their two halves.

Sebastian is recorded as Greek / Latin in origin. Browse other Greek / Latin names.

How popular is Sebastian?

Sebastian is ranked #10, which places it in the very top tier of boy names in use right now. Expect it to be instantly recognised and correctly spelled by almost everyone — and expect your child to meet others with the same name.

The character of Sebastian

Sebastian sits in our the long-established classics group. Following that theme is usually the fastest way to find the handful of other names that feel the way this one does.

Themes: Classic

Names like Sebastian

These share Sebastian's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Alexander — Defender of the people.
• August — Great, venerable, majestic.
• Benjamin — Son of the right hand.
• Emmett — Universal; whole.
• Henry — Ruler of the home.
• Jack — God is gracious.
• James — Supplanter; a timeless classic.
• Jasper — Bringer of treasure; the gemstone.
• Joseph — God will increase.
• Julian — Youthful; devoted to Jupiter.
• Lorenzo — From Laurentum; laurel.
• Roman — Citizen of Rome; strong.