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Sebastain

♂ Boy

Pronounced suh-BAS-chun /səˈbæs.tʃən/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Sebastian, from the Greek/Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (a city, its name from sebastos, 'venerable; revered'). Classic and dignified.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic respelling: Sebastain means 'from Sebaste; venerable' (said 'suh-BAS-chun'). Dignified and familiar.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningA variant spelling of Sebastian, from the Greek/Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (a city, its name from sebastos, 'venerable; revered'). Classic and dignified.
U.S. rank (2025)#8791 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 509

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219182025

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

Sebastain is a variant of Sebastian, from the Greek/Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste; venerable.' Borne by an early saint, it reads classic and dignified — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'suh-BAS-chun').

It appears only rarely, next to the far more common Sebastian. Rare, classic, and dignified.

Did you know? Sebastain respells Sebastian — 'from Sebaste,' a city whose name comes from the Greek sebastos ('venerable; revered') — a classic, dignified name in a modern spelling (said 'suh-BAS-chun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sebastain — Sebastian variant; 'from Sebaste; venerable'

Variations

SebastianSebastienSebastin

Nicknames

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If you like Sebastain…

Sebastian— the standard spelling
Sebastien— the French form
Bastian— a short cousin form
Julian— a like classic -ian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sebastain mean?

Sebastain is a form of Sebastian, 'from Sebaste' (from sebastos, 'venerable; revered').

How do you pronounce Sebastain?

It's said suh-BAS-chun /səˈbæs.tʃən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sebastain a boy or girl name?

Sebastain is a boy's name.

How popular is Sebastain?

Sebastain is a rare name in the U.S.

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