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Sebasthian

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: A variant spelling of Sebastian, from the Greek/Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (its name from sebastos, 'venerable; revered'). The added 'h' is decorative; classic and dignified.Low

In 30 seconds: A stylish respelling: Sebasthian means 'from Sebaste; venerable' (said 'suh-BAS-chun'). Classic and dignified.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningA variant spelling of Sebastian, from the Greek/Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (its name from sebastos, 'venerable; revered'). The added 'h' is decorative; classic and dignified.
U.S. rank (2025)#8792 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220002025

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

Sebasthian is a variant of Sebastian, from Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste; venerable,' with a decorative 'h.' 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? Sebasthian respells Sebastian — 'from Sebaste,' from the Greek sebastos ('venerable; revered') — the extra 'h' giving the classic a decorative flourish (said 'suh-BAS-chun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sebasthian — Sebastian variant; 'from Sebaste; venerable'

Variations

SebastianSebasthianSebastien

Nicknames

SebBash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sebasthian mean?

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

How do you pronounce Sebasthian?

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

Is Sebasthian a boy or girl name?

Sebasthian is a boy's name.

How popular is Sebasthian?

Sebasthian is a rare name in the U.S.

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