Sebastian
Meaning of Sebastian
Sebastian—pronounced suh-BAS-chuhn—sails in on a sea breeze of history and charm. Rooted in the Greek word “sebastos,” meaning “venerable,” it first won hearts through Saint Sebastian, the steadfast martyr whose courage still echoes today. Fast-forward a few centuries and the name’s fan club reads like an eclectic guest list: Baroque genius Johann Sebastian Bach, Marvel actor Sebastian Stan, and even Disney’s steel-drum-loving crab, each adding a new layer of cool. Parents seem to agree; after lurking in the 500s during the 1960s, Sebastian has rocketed into the U.S. Top 20, settling at a sleek No. 14 in 2024. Classic yet playful, dignified yet friendly, Sebastian feels equally suited to a CEO’s corner office or a kid’s superhero cape—which may explain why so many families can’t resist its rhythmic four-syllable swing.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as se-BAS-chuhn (/ sɪ.ˈbæs.tʃən /)
American English
- Pronunced as suh-BAS-chuhn (/ sə.ˈbæs.tʃən /)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Sebastian
| Sebastian Vettel is a German former Formula One driver who won four consecutive world titles with Red Bull from 2010 to 2013 and 53 Grands Prix, becoming the youngest world champion. |
| Sebastian Coe is a British former middle distance runner who won four Olympic medals including 1500m golds in 1980 and 1984, set multiple world records, later became a sports administrator and politician, and famously rivaled Steve Ovett and Steve Cram. |
| Sebastian Bach is a Canadian American singer best known as the lead singer of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996, later appearing on Broadway and in film and television, and he continues as a solo artist. |
| Sebastian Carmine Ingrosso is a Swedish DJ and record producer, best known as a member of Swedish House Mafia with Axwell and Steve Angello. |
| Karl Sebastian Ring is a Swedish left back for Lamia in Super League Greece. |
| Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti was a British electrical engineer and inventor who pioneered high voltage AC in the UK, patented the Ferranti dynamo, and designed the Deptford power station. |
| Sebastian Hähnge - Sebastian Haehnge is a retired German footballer. |
| Sebastian Karlsson, known as Sebastian, is a Swedish singer who was runner up on Idol 2005 and had a 2006 radio hit with his debut single Do what youre told. |
| Sebastián Yatra - Sebastian Yatra is a Colombian singer songwriter and stage actor known for romantic Latin pop and reggaeton hits, breaking through with the 2016 single Traicionera and later releasing three albums and many cross genre collaborations. |
| Sebastián Beccacece - Sebastian Andres Beccacece is an Argentine football manager who coaches Ecuador and led them to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
| Sebastián Soria - Uruguay-born striker Sebastian Soria has represented Qatar since 2007, was shortlisted for the 2008 Asian Footballer of the Year, and holds the AFC Champions League fastest goal record at 9 seconds set in 2013 with Lekhwiya. |
| Sebastian Stan is a Romanian-born American actor best known for playing Bucky Barnes the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Captain America The First Avenger, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Thunderbolts. |
