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The baby name Sébastien is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /se.bas.tjɛ̃/ (French IPA); respelling: "say-bas-TYEN".

Sébastien is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /se.bas.tjɛ̃/ (French IPA); respelling: "say-bas-TYEN"

What is the meaning of the name Sébastien ?

The baby name Sébastien is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /se.bas.tjɛ̃/ (French IPA); respelling: "say-bas-TYEN".

Sébastien is French in Origin.

Sébastien is the French form of Sebastian, ultimately from Latin Sebastianus, a gentilic derived from the Greek Sebastos, meaning "venerable, revered," the Greek equivalent of the imperial title Augustus. It also referred to inhabitants of the ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor, so the name carries both an honorific sense and a toponymic origin.

Usage took firm root through the cult of Saint Sebastian, the 3rd-century Roman martyr and patron of athletes and archers, ensuring the name’s persistence across medieval and early-modern France, with notable revival in the 20th century. Today it is widespread in the Francophone world (France, Québec, Belgium, Switzerland). Variants include Sebastian (English, German, Scandinavian), Sebastián (Spanish), Sebastiano (Italian), Sebastião (Portuguese), and Sebastiaan (Dutch). French feminine forms are Sébastienne and Sebastiana; common short forms and diminutives are Bastien, Seb, Basti, and Seba.

Sébastien has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sébastien

Sébastien Tellier Actor · Born 1975 · France Sébastien Tellier is a French musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his eclectic music style and the hit song 'La Ritournelle'. He gained international attention when he represented France in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Divine'. Sébastien Lifshitz Actor · Born 1968 · France Sébastien Lifshitz is a French filmmaker best known for his documentaries and feature films that explore themes of identity and intimacy. His acclaimed works include 'The Invisibles' and 'Wild Side', which have garnered attention for their sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ subjects.

Sébastien – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
LU 0 #53 14 2,830
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
LU Boys 0 #130 91 4,970
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
Belgium Boys 2014 #200 24 399
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JP Boys 0 #286 12 7,909
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #299 7 6,530
France Girls 1969 #306 3 1,252
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
France Boys 2021 #317 72 2,865
MU Boys 0 #319 39 8,477
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PT Boys 0 #377 5 7,951
CM Boys 0 #396 163 12,054
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
Spain 0 #441 12 2,326
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
CM Girls 0 #530 11 11,671
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #655 11 13,390
Finland Boys 2026 #657 26 3,552
SG Boys 0 #685 13 17,960
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #798 32 13,765
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
OM Boys 0 #836 46 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #887 44 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #922 31 5,697
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NL Boys 0 #928 24 5,873
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
DZ 0 #1,133 44 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,444 28 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Sébastien is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
Wallonia, Belgium
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Sébastien

Sébastien is predominantly a boy's name.
Sébastien is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /se.bas.tjɛ̃/ (French IPA); respelling: "say-bas-TYEN".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bastien, Seb, Sebby, Sébastienne (feminine) and Sebastien (without accent).
Across languages, Sébastien has these equivalents: 'Greek': 'Σεβαστιανός (Sebastianos), 'Russian': "Себастьян (Sebast'yan).
Yes — Sébastien ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Sébastien ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Sébastien's popularity is declining. It moved from #309 in 2011 to #317 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Sébastien are in our database, including Sébastien Tellier (Actor), Sébastien Lifshitz (Actor).