Bastian

Diminutive of Sebastian, Latin from Greek

"man of Sebastia"

Bastian Origin and Meaning

The name Bastian is a boy's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "man of Sebastia".

In Spanish cultures, and spelled either Bastian or Bastien, this is a fairly common nickname name. The German fantasy children's book The Neverending Story features a young boy character called Bastian Balthlazar Bux, and it has also been seen in several screen versions.

Bastian has been enjoying recent popularity in Latin America: it reached Number 11 in Chile--as well as in Germany and Scandinavia, and is just beginning to be appreciated here. Jeremy Sisto used it for his son.

Alternate spelling Bastien is also a fashionable Euro form with a possible future in America. There is a one-act comic opera by Mozart titled Bastien und Bastienne.

Bastian Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 479 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Bastian

• 479 Nameberry 2025
• 72 Unique 2023
• 661 Future 2028
• 100 Germany 2016
• 13 Argentina 2021
• 46 Chile 2021

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Famous People Named Bastian

• Bastian Schweinsteiger German professional soccer player
• Bastian (b. 2012) son of Jeremy Sisto
• Bastian Baker Swiss pop singer and heartthrob

The name Bastian in Pop Culture

• Bastian Balthazar Bux main child character from "The NeverEnding Story" movies