Stern, serious, or severe
Derived from the Roman family name Severinus, which itself comes from the Latin word severus. It was the name of several early saints and has historically been more common in French, German, and Scandinavian cultures than in English-speaking ones.
About 15 boys were named Severin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
German classical pianist
German Olympic ski jumper
Swiss tennis coach and player
The protagonist of the novel Venus in Furs · Venus in Furs
