The nameSéverin
Séverin is a French boy's name of Latin origin, derived from Severus. It was given in France throughout the 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Séverin comes from the Latin Severinus, derived from severus, "serious, austere".
Origin
Latin. The church of Saint-Séverin, in the Latin Quarter of Paris, bears the name of a 6th century hermit.
History
Séverin has been given steadily in France without ever becoming common. The feminine Séverine was far more popular.
Popularity of the name Séverin
Séverin in France
Séverin was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 370 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Séverin. Half of all babies named Séverin in France were born before 1957, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Séverin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Séverin mean?
Séverin comes from the Latin Severinus, derived from severus, "serious, austere".
What is the origin of the name Séverin?
Latin. The church of Saint-Séverin, in the Latin Quarter of Paris, bears the name of a 6th century hermit.
Is Séverin a girl's or a boy's name?
Séverin is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Séverin?
Variants and related names of Séverin include Séverine and Soën.