Sebastian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sebastian Name at a Glance

Name	Sebastian
Meaning	'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Brother of Viola. 'The Tempest' Sebastian, brother to Alonso.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sebastian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sebastian means “'Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' Brother of Viola. 'The Tempest' Sebastian, brother to Alonso”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sebastian Name Origin

Our database records Sebastian under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sebastian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sebastian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sebastian

When considering Sebastian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.