What does the name Sebastian mean?

The first name Sebastian means “venerable, revered”.

Where does the name Sebastian come from?

Sebastian has its roots in Greek.

Is Sebastian a girls' or boys' name?

Sebastian is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

How popular is Sebastian?

Sebastian is one of the very popular first names.

When is Sebastian's name day?

Sebastian's name day is on January 20.

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Sebastian

“venerable, revered”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 4
Popularity: 93 of 100Very popular
Nicknames: Seb
Famous bearers: Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Stan Sebastian Kurz Sebastian Sebastian Coe Sebastian Larsson Sebastian Kehl Sebastian Brant Sebastian Giovinco Sebastian Rudy

About the name Sebastian

Sebastian is a masculine first name meaning “venerable, revered”, with roots in Greek. The name has 4 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Seb. Its name day is on January 20.

Frequently asked about Sebastian

What does the name Sebastian mean?: The first name Sebastian means “venerable, revered”.
Where does the name Sebastian come from?: Sebastian has its roots in Greek.
Is Sebastian a girls' or boys' name?: Sebastian is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Sebastian?: Sebastian is one of the very popular first names.
When is Sebastian's name day?: Sebastian's name day is on January 20.

Name day of Sebastian

January 20

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