Variant spelling of Sebastian, from Greek 'sebastos' meaning venerable or revered.
Sebastion is a variant spelling of Sebastian, a name with roots in the Greek Sebastianos, meaning "from Sebaste" — Sebaste being the Greek name for a city in Asia Minor (modern-day Sivas, Turkey), itself derived from sebastos, meaning "venerable" or "revered," the Greek equivalent of the Latin augustus. The name thus carries an inherent dignity, a sense of someone worthy of honor. Saint Sebastian, the third-century Roman soldier and Christian martyr, became one of the most depicted figures in Western art.
Bound to a post and pierced with arrows, yet surviving (according to legend), he became the patron saint of soldiers, athletes, and those suffering from plague. From Botticelli to Mantegna to El Greco, his image filled the galleries of Europe — giving the name an indelible artistic and aesthetic resonance. This visual legacy contributed to Sebastian's enduring appeal among creative and culturally minded families.
In literature and culture, the name has attracted romantic and artistic associations: Sebastian Flyte in Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited is its great literary avatar — charming, doomed, golden. Shakespeare gave the name to a character in Twelfth Night and The Tempest. In contemporary culture, Sebastian from The Little Mermaid introduced the name to a new generation with characteristic flair.
The spelling Sebastion, while less common than Sebastian, preserves all of this heritage while offering a subtle individuality. The name has surged in popularity globally in recent decades, beloved for its combination of weight, musicality, and unmistakable character.