Man from Sebastia; venerable or revered
Bastian originated as a shortened form of Sebastian. It is derived from the Greek name Sebastianos, referring to a person from the city of Sebastia, which itself comes from the Greek word 'sebastos' meaning 'venerable'.
About 219 boys were named Bastian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Bastian — far less common.
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