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Sebastian

“Venerable, revered”

3 syllables · 9 letters

About the name Sebastian

Sebastian entered the English top twenty relatively recently, though it had been a European mainstay for centuries thanks to the arrow-pierced Roman martyr. Four syllables normally slow a name down, but this one moves, and it has become the go-to choice for parents who want elegance without an accent mark.

Sebastian is a boy name of Greek origin, pronounced suh-BAS-chun. On the NameRarity scale it scores 10 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2010s.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Venerable, revered
Origin
Greek
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
suh-BAS-chun
Syllables
3
Letters
9
US rank
#20
Peak era
2010s
Rarity
10 / 100
Per million
~3,980
Starts with
S
Numerology
9 · The Humanitarian

How popular is Sebastian?

Popularity90/100
Rarity10/100

Sebastian sits at approximately #20 in recent US rankings. Roughly 3,980 people per million carry it — about 1 in 251. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 4.

Famous people named Sebastian

  • Sebastian Vettel
    German Formula One driver
  • Sebastian Stan
    Romanian-American actor

Spellings and variants of Sebastian

SebastienSebastianoBastian

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KRIS-tuh-fer

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Sebastian — frequently asked questions

What does the name Sebastian mean?

Sebastian means "Venerable, revered". It is a name of Greek origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Sebastian?

Sebastian is pronounced suh-BAS-chun, with 3 syllables.

How rare is the name Sebastian?

Sebastian scores 10 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 251 people carry it — about 3,980 per million.

What is the numerology number for Sebastian?

Sebastian carries the expression number 9, known as The Humanitarian. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 11.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Sebastian?

The lucky number for Sebastian is 9 (with 18, 27, 36 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Coral Flame. The traditional lucky day is Tuesday and the associated gemstone is Bloodstone.

Is Sebastian a popular name?

Sebastian currently sits around rank #20 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.