Bastian

Meaning of Bastian

Bastian is the spirited, streamlined cousin of Sebastian, traveling light from its Latin-Greek roots—“Sebastos,” meaning venerable—into today’s nurseries. He carries the dash of a storybook hero (think brave Bastian in The NeverEnding Story) and the winning grin of soccer legend Bastian Schweinsteiger, yet his vibe stays relaxed and friendly. In the United States he’s a quiet climber, hovering around the 700s in recent years, which means parents get a name that feels familiar in German or English yet is never lost in the crowd. Short, strong, and just a bit romantic, Bastian sounds like sunshine on a plaza and reads like confidence on a résumé—ready for any adventure the little one dreams up.