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.
See Sébastien scored for your familyMeaning & origin
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.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Sébastien is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
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.
Numerology of Sébastien
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.
How Sébastien sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sébastien — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Sébastien
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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
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, Atheist traditions, commonly among French, European families.
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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