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Sevastian

♂ Boy

Pronounced seh-VAS-tee-an /sɛˈvæs.ti.ən/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Sebastian — from the Greek Sebastos, 'venerable; august; revered' (a person from Sebaste)Low

In 30 seconds: From Sebaste; venerable: Sevastian is a form of Sebastian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'seh-VAS-tee-an').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form/spelling of Sebastian — from the Greek Sebastos, 'venerable; august; revered' (a person from Sebaste)
U.S. rank (2025)#9571 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 539

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819882025

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

Sevastian is a form/spelling of Sebastian — from the Greek Sebastos, 'venerable; august; revered' (a person from Sebaste). A lyrical, classic name (said 'seh-VAS-tee-an').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Hispanic families. Rare in this form, venerable at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sebastian comes from the Greek Sebastos, 'venerable; august; revered' — Sevastian is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'seh-VAS-tee-an').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sebastian — Greek etymology

Variations

SebastianSevastyanSebastien

Nicknames

Seb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sevastian mean?

Sevastian is a form of Sebastian — Greek 'venerable; august; revered' (from Sebaste).

How do you pronounce Sevastian?

It's said seh-VAS-tee-an /sɛˈvæs.ti.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sevastian a boy or girl name?

Sevastian is a boy's name.

How popular is Sevastian?

Sevastian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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