Sebastian Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Sebastian has been featured in literature, such as in Shakespeare’s play “Twelfth Night.

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A Deep Dive

Sebastian Overview

Meaning

Venerable, revered, from Sebaste

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Sebastianos,” meaning “from Sebastia,” a city in Asia Minor, which is now Sivas in Turkey.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/sɪˈbæs.tʃən/

Popularity

Sebastian is a hit name in so many places, especially across Europe and Latin America! In 2023, it’s been rocking the top 20 boys’ names list in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Long, Cute

Associated Traits

Intellectual, powerful, artistic, charismatic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Sebastian is a significant figure in Christianity, known as the patron saint of athletes and soldiers, often depicted as a martyr shot with arrows.

Name Day

January 20th
A Deep Dive

Sebastian Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Sebastiano, Sebastien, Sebestyen, Bastian, Bastiano

Common Nicknames

Sebby, Bas, Bashy, Ian, Sebas, Bashie

Diminutives

Seb, Basti, Sebs, Bash

Famous People

  • Sebastian Stan
    (Romanian-American Actor)
  • Sebastian Vettel
    (German Racing Driver)
  • Sebastian Bach
    (Canadian Musician)
  • Sebastian Maniscalco
    (American Comedian)
  • Sebastián Piñera (Chilean Politician

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Sebastian Michaelis
    ("Black Butler," Anime and Manga Series)
  • Sebastian
    ("The Little Mermaid," Film)
  • Sebastian Valmont
    ("Cruel Intentions," Film)
  • "Sebastian"
    (Song by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel)

Places

  • Sebastian City
    (Florida, USA)
  • Sebastian Inlet Park
    (Florida, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Sebastian?

Sebastian means “venerable,” “revered,” or “from Sebaste.” This name often conveys a sense of dignity and respect, suggesting a person who is honorable and held in high regard.

What Is the Origin of The Name Sebastian?

Sebastian has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek word “sebastos.” The name became well-known in Christian tradition due to Saint Sebastian, a martyr in early Christianity, and has been used in various cultures throughout history.

Sebastian Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Sebastian in the U.S. over the Years

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Top 3 Rankings#132022#132023#182018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Sebastian

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202313
No change from 2022
8865
(-522 from 2022)
0.48412
202213
(+6 from 2021)
9387
(+466 from 2021)
0.50118
202119
No change from 2020
8921
(-92 from 2020)
0.47614
202019
(-1 from 2019)
9013
(-864 from 2019)
0.48728
201918
No change from 2018
9877
(-255 from 2018)
0.51395
201818
(+5 from 2017)
10132
(-64 from 2017)
0.52126
201723
No change from 2016
10196
(-106 from 2016)
0.51518
201623
(+12 from 2015)
10302
(+674 from 2015)
0.50858
201535
(-1 from 2014)
9628
(+315 from 2014)
0.47094
201434
(+12 from 2013)
9313
(+1761 from 2013)
0.45447
201346
(+18 from 2012)
7552
(+811 from 2012)
0.37373
201264
(+4 from 2011)
6741
(+193 from 2011)
0.33220
201168
No change from 2010
6548
(+184 from 2010)
0.32234
201068
(+2 from 2009)
6364
(+373 from 2009)
0.30977
200970
(+4 from 2008)
5991
(-49 from 2008)
0.28247
200874
(-1 from 2007)
6040
(-232 from 2007)
0.27701
200773
(+3 from 2006)
6272
(-15 from 2006)
0.28315
200676
(+10 from 2005)
6287
(+1331 from 2005)
0.28677
200586
(+11 from 2004)
4956
(+436 from 2004)
0.23297
200497
(-4 from 2003)
4520
(-129 from 2003)
0.21388
200393
(-13 from 2002)
4649
(-488 from 2002)
0.22126
200280
(+1 from 2001)
5137
(+158 from 2001)
0.24857
200181
No change from 2000
4979
(-50 from 2000)
0.24072
200081
(+71 from 1999)
5029
(+2651 from 1999)
0.24082
1999152
(+46 from 1998)
2378
(+681 from 1998)
0.11663
1998198
(-9 from 1997)
1697
(-71 from 1997)
0.08369
1997189
(+6 from 1996)
1768
(+178 from 1996)
0.08850
1996195
(+12 from 1995)
1590
(+156 from 1995)
0.07935
1995207
(+15 from 1994)
1434
(+129 from 1994)
0.07129
1994222
(+5 from 1993)
1305
(-2 from 1993)
0.06402
1993227
(+2 from 1992)
1307
(+12 from 1992)
0.06328
1992229
(+33 from 1991)
1295
(+262 from 1991)
0.06169
1991262
(+58 from 1990)
1033
(+243 from 1990)
0.04873
1990320
(+88 from 1989)
790
(+268 from 1989)
0.03671
1989408
(+47 from 1988)
522
(+126 from 1988)
0.02490
1988455
(+14 from 1987)
396
(+42 from 1987)
0.01978
1987469
(+59 from 1986)
354
(+73 from 1986)
0.01815
1986528
(-13 from 1985)
281
(-8 from 1985)
0.01462
1985515
(+40 from 1984)
289
(+47 from 1984)
0.01502
1984555
(+62 from 1983)
242
(+50 from 1983)
0.01289
1983617
(-35 from 1982)
192
(-27 from 1982)
0.01030
1982582
(+60 from 1981)
219
(+44 from 1981)
0.01160
1981642
(+23 from 1980)
175
(+7 from 1980)
0.00940
1980665
(+74 from 1979)
168
(+31 from 1979)
0.00906
1979739
(-39 from 1978)
137
(-6 from 1978)
0.00765
1978700
(+73 from 1977)
143
(+22 from 1977)
0.00837
1977773
(-27 from 1976)
121
(-3 from 1976)
0.00708
1976746
(-10 from 1975)
124
(-3 from 1975)
0.00760
1975736
(-8 from 1974)
127
(+2 from 1974)
0.00783
1974728
(-24 from 1973)
125
(-5 from 1973)
0.00767
1973704
(-69 from 1972)
130
(-25 from 1972)
0.00806
1972635
(-28 from 1971)
155
(-33 from 1971)
0.00926
1971607
(+27 from 1970)
188
(+24 from 1970)
0.01034
1970634
(+86 from 1969)
164
(+47 from 1969)
0.00861
1969720
(-21 from 1968)
117
(+1 from 1968)
0.00640
1968699
(-7 from 1967)
116
(+1 from 1967)
0.00653
1967692
(+48 from 1966)
115
(+16 from 1966)
0.00646
1966740
(-9 from 1965)
99
(-5 from 1965)
0.00545
1965731
(-53 from 1964)
104
(-26 from 1964)
0.00549
1964678
(+63 from 1963)
130
(+21 from 1963)
0.00641
1963741
(-112 from 1962)
109
(-42 from 1962)
0.00528
1962629
(+121 from 1961)
151
(+46 from 1961)
0.00718
1961750
(+154 from 1960)
105
(+35 from 1960)
0.00487
1960904
(+156 from 1959)
70
(+17 from 1959)
0.00323
19591060
(-104 from 1958)
53
(-10 from 1958)
0.00245
1958956
(+119 from 1957)
63
(+13 from 1957)
0.00292
19571075
(+96 from 1956)
50
(+8 from 1956)
0.00228
19561171
(-169 from 1955)
42
(-14 from 1955)
0.00196
19551002
(+94 from 1954)
56
(+9 from 1954)
0.00268
19541096
(-97 from 1953)
47
(-5 from 1953)
0.00227
1953999
(+3 from 1952)
52
(+1 from 1952)
0.00260
19521002
(+81 from 1951)
51
(+7 from 1951)
0.00258
19511083
(+3 from 1950)
44
(+2 from 1950)
0.00230
19501086
(-119 from 1949)
42
(-9 from 1949)
0.00231
1949967
(-154 from 1948)
51
(-19 from 1948)
0.00283
1948813
(+125 from 1947)
70
(+14 from 1947)
0.00393
1947938
(-48 from 1946)
56
(+1 from 1946)
0.00301
1946890
(+53 from 1945)
55
(+8 from 1945)
0.00333
1945943
(-8 from 1944)
47
No change from 1944
0.00343
1944935
(-79 from 1943)
47
(-13 from 1943)
0.00338
1943856
(-124 from 1942)
60
(-17 from 1942)
0.00412
1942732
(+85 from 1941)
77
(+17 from 1941)
0.00547
1941817
(+65 from 1940)
60
(+9 from 1940)
0.00478
1940882
(-46 from 1939)
51
(-2 from 1939)
0.00430
1939836
(-79 from 1938)
53
(-12 from 1938)
0.00468
1938757
(+24 from 1937)
65
(+3 from 1937)
0.00572
1937781
(-34 from 1936)
62
(-3 from 1936)
0.00567
1936747
(-77 from 1935)
65
(-14 from 1935)
0.00611
1935670
(+3 from 1934)
79
(-2 from 1934)
0.00739
1934673
(+12 from 1933)
81
(+6 from 1933)
0.00763
1933685
(-34 from 1932)
75
(-12 from 1932)
0.00735
1932651
(-40 from 1931)
87
(-7 from 1931)
0.00810
1931611
(-47 from 1930)
94
(-19 from 1930)
0.00879
1930564
(+51 from 1929)
113
(+16 from 1929)
0.01000
1929615
(-78 from 1928)
97
(-31 from 1928)
0.00876
1928537
(+73 from 1927)
128
(+24 from 1927)
0.01122
1927610
(-82 from 1926)
104
(-27 from 1926)
0.00895
1926528
(+80 from 1925)
131
(+23 from 1925)
0.01144
1925608
(-65 from 1924)
108
(-29 from 1924)
0.00938
1924543
(-8 from 1923)
137
(+7 from 1923)
0.01172
1923535
(+30 from 1922)
130
(+3 from 1922)
0.01148
1922565
(-19 from 1921)
127
(-3 from 1921)
0.01129
1921546
(-27 from 1920)
130
(-9 from 1920)
0.01142
1920519
(+11 from 1919)
139
(+13 from 1919)
0.01263
1919530
(+38 from 1918)
126
(+12 from 1918)
0.01241
1918568
(-46 from 1917)
114
(-8 from 1917)
0.01087
1917522
(-31 from 1916)
122
(-12 from 1916)
0.01272
1916491
(+34 from 1915)
134
(+22 from 1915)
0.01451
1915525
(+18 from 1914)
112
(+30 from 1914)
0.01271
1914543
(+2 from 1913)
82
(+19 from 1913)
0.01200
1913545
(+16 from 1912)
63
(+12 from 1912)
0.01175
1912561
(+146 from 1911)
51
(+31 from 1911)
0.01130
1911707
(+115 from 1910)
20
(+6 from 1910)
0.00829
1910822
(-66 from 1909)
14
No change from 1909
0.00671
1909756
(-71 from 1908)
14
(-1 from 1908)
0.00792
1908685
(+93 from 1907)
15
(+3 from 1907)
0.00902
1907778
(+475 from 1906)
12
(+7 from 1906)
0.00757
19061253
(-467 from 1905)
5
(-5 from 1905)
0.00347
1905786
(+24 from 1904)
10
(+1 from 1904)
0.00698
1904810
(-114 from 1903)
9
(-2 from 1903)
0.00650
1903696
(+441 from 1902)
11
(+6 from 1902)
0.00851
19021137
(-358 from 1901)
5
(-3 from 1901)
0.00377
1901779
(+149 from 1899)
8
(+2 from 1899)
0.00692
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1899928
(-124 from 1898)
6
(-2 from 1898)
0.00521
1898804
(+297 from 1896)
8
(+3 from 1896)
0.00606
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961101
(-306 from 1895)
5
(-3 from 1895)
0.00387
1895795
(+279 from 1894)
8
(+3 from 1894)
0.00632
18941074
(-433 from 1892)
5
(-6 from 1892)
0.00400
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892641
(+237 from 1889)
11
(+5 from 1889)
0.00837
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1889878
(-120 from 1886)
6
(-1 from 1886)
0.00504
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1886758
(+178 from 1885)
7
(+2 from 1885)
0.00588
1885936
(-325 from 1882)
5
(-5 from 1882)
0.00431
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882611
(+170 from 1881)
10
(+4 from 1881)
0.00819
1881781
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00554
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Sebastian

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

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Texas (TX)

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Florida (FL)

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New York (NY)

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Illinois (IL)

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New Jersey (NJ)

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Arizona (AZ)

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Pennsylvania (PA)

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Georgia (GA)

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North Carolina (NC)

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Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#462021#442022#412023

Washington (WA)

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Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#392021#512022#472023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#162021#132022#132023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#892021#722022#1172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#822021#582022#732023

Connecticut (CT)

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Nevada (NV)

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Indiana (IN)

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Maryland (MD)

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Tennessee (TN)

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Wisconsin (WI)

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Oregon (OR)

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Missouri (MO)

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Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1122021#642022#602023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#252021#282022#342023

New Mexico (NM)

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Louisiana (LA)

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Utah (UT)

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Kansas (KS)

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South Carolina (SC)

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Kentucky (KY)

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Alabama (AL)

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Iowa (IA)

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Arkansas (AR)

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Nebraska (NE)

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District of Columbia (DC)

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Idaho (ID)

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Rhode Island (RI)

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Mississippi (MS)

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New Hampshire (NH)

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Maine (ME)

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Hawaii (HI)

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West Virginia (WV)

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Delaware (DE)

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Alaska (AK)

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North Dakota (ND)

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South Dakota (SD)

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Montana (MT)

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Vermont (VT)

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Wyoming (WY)

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Popularity Rankings for Sebastian in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

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Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#32020#32021

Popularity in Estonia

Estonia flagEstonia#62016-2020#42021-2023

Popularity in Romania

Romania flagRomania#192010#202013#192023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#282021#202022#272023

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#242016#352017#442018

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#292020#362021#412022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#342019#392020#382021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#342021#402022#472023

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia flagSlovakia#352015#442016#502020

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#432012#412013#482014

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#612021#412022#662023

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#562014#522015#522016

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#642021#752022#522023

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#562019#752020#782021

Popularity in Uruguay

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Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#622021#702022#772023

Popularity in Other American Territories

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Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#872017#1312022#1412023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#922021#1242022#1312023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1082021#1152022#1172023

Popularity in Scotland

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Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1922021#1252022#1182023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#1302021#2132022#2442023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1602020#1782021#1632022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1732013#1812014

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1902016#1992017#1992018

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2822020#2112021#2142022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Sebastian a Name for Boys or Girls?

Sebastian is a boy’s name. Its strong and classical sound, along with its historical and cultural significance, makes it a distinguished name for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Sebastian

Sebastian in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Sebastian Stan (Actor, born 1982): An American actor recognized for his role as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • Sebastian Vettel (Race Car Driver, born 1987): A German Formula One driver who has won four World Drivers' Championship titles.
  • Sebastian Bach (Singer, born 1968): A Canadian-American singer who gained fame as the lead vocalist of the band Skid Row.
  • Sebastian Maniscalco (Comedian, born 1973): An Italian-American comedian known for his observational humor and energetic performances.
  • Sebastian Janikowski (Football Player, born 1978): A retired American football placekicker who played in the NFL for 19 seasons.
  • Sebastian Ingrosso (DJ, born 1983): A Swedish DJ and music producer, known for his work with the group Swedish House Mafia.
  • Sebastian Michaelis ("Black Butler," 2008 Anime and Manga Series): A demon butler serving the Phantomhive family, known for his impeccable skills and dark powers.
  • Sebastian ("The Little Mermaid," 1989 Film): A Jamaican-accented crab and advisor to King Triton, who tries to keep Ariel out of trouble.
  • Sebastian Valmont ("Cruel Intentions," 1999 Film): A manipulative and charming teenager who plays dangerous games with people's lives.
  • "Sebastian" (1996 Song by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel): A rock song about love and betrayal.
  • Sebastian de Souza ("The Borgias," 2011 TV Series): An actor who plays Alfonso of Aragon in the historical drama about the infamous Borgia family.
  • Sebastian ("La La Land," 2016 Film): A jazz musician who dreams of opening his own club, navigating love and career in Los Angeles.
  • Sebastian Monroe ("Revolution," 2012 TV Series): A former US Marine and the leader of the Monroe Republic, a militia group in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Sebastian Flyte ("Brideshead Revisited," 1945 Novel by Evelyn Waugh): A charming and troubled young aristocrat who befriends the protagonist, Charles Ryder.
  • "Sebastian's Voodoo" (2008 Animated Short Film): A short film about a voodoo doll that sacrifices itself to save its friends.
  • Sebastian ("Twillight Saga: Breaking Dawn," 2008 Novel by Stephenie Meyer): A minor character who is part of the Volturi guard.
  • Sebastian Castellanos ("The Evil Within," 2014 Video Game): A detective who battles nightmarish creatures while investigating a mysterious world.
  • Sebastian Shaw ("X-Men: First Class," 2011 Film): A mutant with the ability to absorb and redirect energy, leading the Hellfire Club.
  • Sebastian City (Florida, USA): A city in Indian River County known for its beautiful riverfront and Sebastian Inlet State Park.
  • Sebastian Inlet Park (Florida, USA): A state park known for its surfing, fishing, and scenic coastal views.

Similar Names to Sebastian

  • Bastian