George vs Sebastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #123 for George.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Sebastian ___

  • Sebastian James
  • Sebastian Alexander
  • Sebastian Cole
  • Sebastian Grey
  • Sebastian Patrick
  • Sebastian Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Sebastian

Olivia Valentina Maximilian Eleanor Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Sebastian mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are George and Sebastian boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.

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