Sebastian

Meaning of Sebastian

Sebastian means "venerable" or "revered."

Sebastian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sebastian

Sebastian has held fairly steady, sitting around #16 in 2025 after peaking at #13 in 2022.

Notable people named Sebastian

• Sebastian Bach
  Heavy metal singer
• Sebastian Vettel
  Formula One racing driver
• Sebastian Maniscalco
  American stand-up comedian
• Sebastian Stan
  Actor, Marvel Cinematic Universe
• Sebastian Coe
  British Olympic track athlete

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Questions about the name Sebastian

What does the name Sebastian mean?

Sebastian means sebastian means "venerable" or "revered.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Sebastian a boy's or a girl's name?

Sebastian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sebastian?

In 2025, Sebastian ranked #16 for boys, down from #14 the year before.

When was Sebastian most popular?

Sebastian peaked at #13 in 2022.