Sebastian

Boy

Origin: Greek · Latin

Meaning

“from Latin Sebastianus, 'man from Sebastia', a city named from Greek sebastos, 'venerable'”

Cultural Notes

Named after the Roman city of Sebastia in modern Turkey; Saint Sebastian was a 3rd-century Christian martyr depicted in Renaissance art.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 2010s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Sebastian

  • Sebastian Coe, Sebastian Vettel

Variants & Spellings

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