Bashir
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Forerunner; one who goes before
Origin: Short form of Sebastian — from Latin Sebastianus, via the Greek sebastos (venerable)
Popularity: Ranked #4264 in 2025 with 24 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bash. Shares the meaning 'Forerunner; one who goes before.'
Similar names: basir, bashar, bahr, bash, basha
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Bashir? About 1 in 138,688 babies born in 2025 were named Bashir, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bashir
What does the name Bashir mean?
Bashir means “Forerunner; one who goes before” from Short form of Sebastian — from Latin Sebastianus, via the Greek sebastos (venerable) roots.
What is the origin of the name Bashir?
Bashir has Short form of Sebastian — from Latin Sebastianus, via the Greek sebastos (venerable) origin. The traditional meaning is “Forerunner; one who goes before”.
How popular is Bashir?
Bashir ranked #4249 in 2025 — given to 24 babies that year.
When was Bashir most popular?
Bashir peaked in 2020 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Bashir a boy or girl name?
Bashir is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bashirs in registered births are male.
Is the name Bashir rising or falling in popularity?
Bashir has fallen 1021 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3228 in 2020 to #4249 in 2025.
How long has Bashir been recorded?
Bashir appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1976 through 2025.