Sebastian
BoyOrigin: 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
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