Sebastian vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sebastian

Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sebastian Rank #14

John Rank #21

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #21 for John.

Is Sebastian or John more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and John mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sebastian and John boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.