Sébastien
/S-B-AE-S-T-IY-N/
Venerable and majestic, the French form of Latin Sebastianus from Greek sebastos (revered, august). French usage spread the name through medieval devotion to the arrow-pierced martyr, and it surged again in twentieth-century France, where its soft final syllable made it one of the era's most fashionable boys' names.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sébastien is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “Venerable and majestic, the French form of Latin Sebastianus from Greek sebastos (revered, august). French usage spread the name through medieval devotion to the arrow-pierced martyr, and it surged again in twentieth-century France, where its soft final syllable made it one of the era's most fashionable boys' names.”.
Sébastien is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Venerable and majestic, the French form of Latin Sebastianus from Greek sebastos (revered, august). French usage spread the name through medieval devotion to the arrow-pierced martyr, and it surged again in twentieth-century France, where its soft final syllable made it one of the era's most fashionable boys' names." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among French, European families, Sébastien carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Sébastien
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Sébastien lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Sébastien's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Sébastien's saint & feast day →What does Sébastien's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sébastien resonates in either tradition.
Sébastien's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sébastien's full reading →
Does Sébastien go with your family's names?
Sébastien breaks into 7 sounds: /S-B-AE-S-T-IY-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sébastien sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sébastien beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sébastien — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Sébastien
If Sébastien resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Sébastien
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Common questions about Sébastien
What does the name Sébastien mean?
Sébastien means "Venerable and majestic, the French form of Latin Sebastianus from Greek sebastos (revered, august). French usage spread the name through medieval devotion to the arrow-pierced martyr, and it surged again in twentieth-century France, where its soft final syllable made it one of the era's most fashionable boys' names.." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Sébastien a boy or girl name?
Sébastien is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sébastien?
Sébastien is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Sébastien a Christian name?
Yes. Sébastien is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Sébastien mean in French?
Sébastien originates from French, where it means "Venerable and majestic, the French form of Latin Sebastianus from Greek sebastos (revered, august). French usage spread the name through medieval devotion to the arrow-pierced martyr, and it surged again in twentieth-century France, where its soft final syllable made it one of the era's most fashionable boys' names.."
What are common nicknames for Sébastien?
Common short forms of Sébastien include Seba, Sebi.
What is the numerology of Sébastien?
Sébastien has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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