Sebastian
German · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Sebastian
Sebastian derives from the Latin name Sebastianus, which comes from the Greek word "sebastos" (σεβαστός), meaning "venerable" or "revered." The name is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Latin America, influenced by Saint Sebastian, an early Christian martyr venerated since the 3rd century.
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Etymology
Sebastian derives from the Latin name Sebastianus, which comes from the Greek word "sebastos" (σεβαστός), meaning "venerable" or "revered." The name is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Latin America, influenced by Saint Sebastian, an early Christian martyr venerated since the 3rd century.
Sebastian currently ranks #16 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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