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Sabastian

♂ Boy

Pronounced sə-BASS-chən /səˈbæs.tʃən/High

Meaning: A-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered' — the arrow-saint's nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Sebastian with one vowel rotated: Sabastian keeps the revered arrow-saint, crab-concert, and Bach association — A-team spelling.
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Origin HighGreek, American
MeaningA-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered' — the arrow-saint's name
U.S. rank (2025)#3497 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,668

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119172025

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

Sabastian is an A-spelled variant of Sebastian — Greek sebastos, 'venerable', via the city of Sebaste. The saint, the Little Mermaid crab, and Johann Sebastian Bach split custody of its fame.

It registers thinly beside Sebastian. Rare, revered at the root, and arrow-proof.

Did you know? St. Sebastian survived an arrow squad only to preach again — art's most-painted martyr; the Sab- spelling is a long-running American variant.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Sebastian — root etymology

Variations

SebastianSebastienSevastian

Nicknames

SebBas

Famous Bearers

  • ★Sabastian Zuniga
    Colombian professional footballer who has played in Liga BetPlay

If you like Sabastian…

Sebastian— the standard spelling of the same name
Sebastien— the French brother form
Santiago— a fellow saintly Spanish favorite
Salvador— the companion devotional classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabastian mean?

Sabastian spells Sebastian, Greek for 'venerable, revered'.

How do you pronounce Sabastian?

It's said sə-BASS-chən /səˈbæs.tʃən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sabastian a boy or girl name?

Sabastian is a boy's name.

How popular is Sabastian?

Sabastian is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Sebastian is far more common.

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