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Severin

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEV-ə-rin /ˈsɛv.ə.rɪn/High

Meaning: From the Roman Severinus — a derivative of Severus, from Latin severus, 'stern, serious, severe; strict'Medium

In 30 seconds: Stern; serious: Severin is from the Roman Severinus — 'stern, serious'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SEV-ə-rin').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Roman Severinus — a derivative of Severus, from Latin severus, 'stern, serious, severe; strict'
U.S. rank (2025)#6089 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 899

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419082025

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

Severin comes from the Roman Severinus — a derivative of Severus, from Latin severus, 'stern, serious, severe; strict, grave'. Borne by St Severin (Severinus of Noricum), an early apostle of Austria. A crisp, classic name across Germany, Scandinavia, and France (said 'SEV-ə-rin'; nickname Sev).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, stern-and-serious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Severus means 'stern, serious, severe; strict' (Latin) — Severin is from the derivative Severinus, borne by St Severin — a crisp, classic European name (said 'SEV-ə-rin').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Severin — root etymology

Variations

SeverinusSéverinSeverino

Nicknames

Sev

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Severin mean?

Severin is from the Roman Severinus — Latin 'stern, serious, severe'.

How do you pronounce Severin?

It's said SEV-ə-rin /ˈsɛv.ə.rɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Severin a boy or girl name?

Severin is a boy's name.

How popular is Severin?

Severin is a rare name in the U.S.

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