Bastian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Venerable, the breezy short form of Sebastian with fairytale magic.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #259
- Peak
- #500 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Bastian Means
Bastian is a boy name of Greek origin. Venerable, the breezy short form of Sebastian with fairytale magic.
How Popular Bastian Is
Bastian currently ranks #259 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #500 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Bastian
- Bastian is the hero of The NeverEnding Story.
- The name is popular in Germany and Latin America.
- Bastian Schweinsteiger is a legendary German soccer player.
Names Like Bastian
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Bastian
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Bastian.
Questions About Bastian
What does Bastian mean?
Bastian is a boy name of Greek origin. Venerable, the breezy short form of Sebastian with fairytale magic.
How popular is Bastian?
Bastian currently ranks #259 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #500 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Bastian come from?
Bastian comes from Greek roots. Bastian is the hero of The NeverEnding Story.
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