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Bastion

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAS-chən /ˈbæs.tʃən/High

Meaning: From Bastian (a short form of Sebastian, 'from Sebaste; venerable') and the word bastion, 'a fortified stronghold'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A mighty stronghold: Bastion echoes Sebastian — 'venerable' — and the word 'bastion', a fortress. Bold, strong, and modern.
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Origin MediumGreek, French
MeaningFrom Bastian (a short form of Sebastian, 'from Sebaste; venerable') and the word bastion, 'a fortified stronghold'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5640 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920022025

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

Bastion comes from Bastian — a short form of Sebastian, from Greek Sebastos, 'venerable, revered' (St Sebastian) — and overlaps the word bastion, 'a fortified stronghold, a bulwark' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, strong, modern name (The NeverEnding Story's Bastian Balthazar Bux).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-stronghold-or-venerable at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Bastion brushes Bastian/Sebastian ('from Sebaste; venerable', Greek) and the word 'bastion' (a fortified stronghold) — a bold, strong name (The NeverEnding Story's Bastian).
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Bastion / Sebastian — routes layered

Variations

BastianSebastianBastien

Nicknames

Bash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bastion mean?

Bastion echoes Sebastian ('venerable') and the word 'bastion' (a stronghold); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bastion?

It's said BAS-chən /ˈbæs.tʃən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bastion a boy or girl name?

Bastion is a boy's name.

How popular is Bastion?

Bastion is a rare name in the U.S.

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