Ithan vs Sabastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ithan

Boy #3,663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long-lived, permanent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,663
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ith

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sabastian

Boy #3,703 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Sebastos (venerable city)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

European Latin American English Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,703
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seb, Bash, Bas

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ithan Rank #3,663
Sabastian Rank #3,703

Ithan is more popular, ranked #3663 vs #3703 for Sabastian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ithan ___

  • Ithan James
  • Ithan Michael
  • Ithan Alexander
  • Ithan Cole
  • Ithan David
  • Ithan Thomas

Sabastian ___

  • Sabastian James
  • Sabastian Michael
  • Sabastian Alexander
  • Sabastian John
  • Sabastian Thomas
  • Sabastian Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ithan

Elijah Caleb Noah Abigail Hannah

If you choose Sabastian

Maximilian Evangeline Arabella Claudia Leonardo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ithan or Sabastian more popular?

Ithan is more popular, ranked #3663 compared to Sabastian at #3703 in the United States.

What do Ithan and Sabastian mean?

Ithan means "long-lived, permanent" (Hebrew origin). Sabastian means "from Sebastos (venerable city)" (Greek origin).

Are Ithan and Sabastian boy or girl names?

Ithan is primarily a boy name. Sabastian is primarily a boy name.

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