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Sebastien

♂ Boy

Pronounced sehb-AS-teen /sɛb.ˈæs.tin/Low

Meaning: From Sebastia; venerable, revered (French form of Sebastian)Low

In 30 seconds: Sébastien is the French form of Sebastian, from Sebastia and carrying the sense of 'venerable, revered'. It is elegant and distinctly French in spelling.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin, Greek
MeaningFrom Sebastia; venerable, revered (French form of Sebastian)
U.S. rank (2025)#2473 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births55 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,056

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719712025

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

Sebastien comes from the older name tied to the city of Sebastia, with the meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'. As the French form of Sebastian, it has long been at home across France and French-speaking regions. Bearers such as the politician Sébastien Lecornu and the rugby player Sébastien Chabal keep it visible today.

Pronounced 'seh-bahs-tyan', it trades the hard English ending for a softer French close. The accented spelling Sébastien is the standard form in France itself.

Did you know? Sebastien is the French form of Sebastian, from Latin Sebastianus 'from Sebastia', ultimately from Greek sebastos 'venerable, revered'.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Sebastien — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Sébastien Lecornu (1986–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Sébastien Chabal (1977–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Sebastien…

Sebastian— The name Sébastien is the French form of.
Adrien— another French name
Darien— a similarly popular pick
Steven— shares Sebastien's Greek roots
Damien— a fellow Greek choice

Frequently Asked

What does the name Sebastien mean?

Sebastien is the French form of Sebastian, from Latin Sebastianus 'from Sebastia/Sebaste' (a city in Asia Minor), ultimately from Greek sebastos 'venerable, revered'.

How do you pronounce Sebastien?

It's commonly said sehb-AS-teen /sɛb.ˈæs.tin/.

Is Sebastien a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sebastien is used as a boy name.

How popular is Sebastien?

In 2024, Sebastien ranked #1842 in the U.S. for boys, with 88 births recorded.

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