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Bash

♂ Boy

Pronounced BASH /ˈbæʃ/High

Meaning: A short form of Sebastian ('venerable; revered', Greek) and Bashir ('a bringer of good news', Arabic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Venerable; a bringer of good news: Bash is a short form of Sebastian/Bashir. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, Arabic
MeaningA short form of Sebastian ('venerable; revered', Greek) and Bashir ('a bringer of good news', Arabic); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7797 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 124

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bash is a short form of Sebastian ('venerable; revered', Greek) and Bashir ('a bringer of good news', Arabic; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'BASH').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, venerable-and-good-news at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Sebastian means 'venerable; revered' (Greek) and Bashir 'a bringer of good news' (Arabic) — Bash is a crisp short form, modern and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BASH').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Sebastian — routes layered

Variations

BasherBashirSebastian

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bash mean?

Bash is a short form of Sebastian ('venerable') and Bashir ('a bringer of good news'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bash?

It's said BASH /ˈbæʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Bash a boy or girl name?

Bash is a boy's name.

How popular is Bash?

Bash is a rare name in the U.S.

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