Sebastiano vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sebastiano

Boy #5,457 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek sebastos

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,457
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Seba, Basti, Tiano

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sebastiano Rank #5,457
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5457 for Sebastiano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sebastiano ___

  • Sebastiano Marco
  • Sebastiano Lorenzo
  • Sebastiano Luca
  • Sebastiano Giovanni
  • Sebastiano Carlos

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sebastiano

Isabella Valentina Lorenzo Alessandra Matteo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sebastiano or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sebastiano at #5457 in the United States.

What do Sebastiano and Theodore mean?

Sebastiano means "venerable, revered" (Greek sebastos origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Sebastiano and Theodore boy or girl names?

Sebastiano is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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