Boys Baby Names Starting With S

Sophia, Scarlett, Sebastian, Samuel. S names show up across origin stories: Latin, Hebrew, Greek, Gaelic. Broad selection, something for every preference.

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#14

Sebastian

from Sebastia

English
#17

Samuel

name of God

English
#29

Santiago

supplanter

Spanish
#81

Silas

asked for, prayed for

English
#132

Sawyer

woodcutter, carpenter

English
#155

Stetson

son of Stephen, crown bearer

American
#251

Simon

flat-nosed (secondary Greek meaning)

English
#269

Steven

crown, wreath

English
#282

Saint

holy person; one recognized for virtue and clos...

American
#311

Shepherd

English
#336

Sonny

from Santino (little saint)

American
#337

Shiloh

the one to whom it belongs

American
#340

Sullivan

descendant of the dark one

Irish
#363

Santino

little saint

Italian
#373

Sterling

little star

English
#378

Stephen

the crowned one

English
#388

Spencer

dispenser of provisions, household steward

English
#402

Sergio

servant, shepherd

Italian
#414

Sage

wise person

English
#418

Solomon

man of peace

Hebrew
#437

Sean

Yahweh has shown favor

Irish
#442

Sutton

southern settlement, south farm

English
#488

Sylas

of the forest, wood-dweller

English

Samson

sun, like the sun

Jewish

Seth

appointed, placed by God

English

Saul

asked for, prayed for

Jewish

Scott

wanderer, Gaelic speaker

English

Soren

severe, strict

Danish

Samir

pleasant, amusing

Arabic

Shane

Yahweh is merciful

Irish

Sincere

without wax (pure, unflawed)

American

Salem

peace, complete

English

Shawn

gift of God

American

Sam

name of God

English

Sevyn

seven; divine completion

American

Salvador

deliverer, rescuer

Spanish

Skyler

scholar

American

Santana

holy, sacred place

Spanish

Santos

saints, the holy ones

Spanish

Stanley

stone clearing, rocky glade

English

Seven

the number seven, representing luck and complet...

American

Salvatore

the one who saves

Italian

Shimon

he who hears, God has heard

Jewish

Shepard

shepherd, one who tends sheep

English

Shlomo

peace

Jewish

Shmuel

name of God

Jewish

Stefan

victorious, crowned one

German

Stone

rock, stone

English

Sunny

cheerful, optimistic

English

Slade

one who lives in a valley

English

Syncere

genuine, authentic, honest

African-American

Semaj

God is gracious (via James/Jacob etymology)

American

Shai

gift, present

Israeli

Sol

sun

Spanish

Simeon

one who hears, God has heard

Hebrew

Scottie

from Scotland, a Scotsman

Scottish

Shia

Yahweh saves

Hebrew

Sekani

joy, laughter

African

Sami

God has heard (via Samuel)

Arabic

Syaire

modern invented name, possibly 'sincere air' or...

American

Sultan

ruler, authority, power

Arabic

Santi

saint, holy one

Spanish

Saif

sword

Arabic

Sanad

certificate of authenticity

Arabic

Sidney

wide island

English

Steele

worker in steel (occupational surname)

English

Stellan

star (folk etymology)

Swedish

Seamus

supplanter

Irish

Shaya

gift of God, God is salvation

Jewish

Scout

to listen, to spy out

American

Shea

hawk-like

Irish

Sulaiman

prophet-king of wisdom

Arabic

Shivansh

part of Lord Shiva

Indian Hindu

Slater

rock worker, craftsman

American

Skylar

scholar

American

Sammy

name of God

English

Shaun

God is gracious

Irish

Said

happy, fortunate, blessed

Arabic

Smith

metalworker, blacksmith

English

Syed

descendant of Prophet Muhammad

Muslim

Shilo

peaceful, tranquil

English-speaking

Sire

elder, one of authority

American

Steve

crown, wreath

American

Sky

sky, heavens

English

Shay

admirable, hawk-like

Irish

Stiles

steps over a fence or wall

American

Shalom

peace, completeness, welfare

Hebrew

Syrus

throne

Persian

Stephan

crown, wreath

German

Shayan

worthy, deserving

Persian

Scotty

from Scotland, Scotsman

American

Shiv

the kind one

Hindu

Suleiman

man of peace, peaceful one

Arabic

Savion

of the Sabine people

African-American

Savior

one who saves, rescuer

English

Santiel

saint of God, blessed by God

Spanish

Summit

highest point, peak

American

Sebastien

man from Sebastia

French

Salomon

his peace

Jewish

Shaurya

heroism, prowess

Indian

Storm

powerful natural force

American

Sylvan

wild, untamed nature

English

Suede

from Sweden, soft napped leather

American

Saleh

good, pious

Arabic

Sir

lord, master

American

Sheldon

steep valley settlement

English

Shulem

peace

Jewish

Samarth

with balanced purpose

Indian

Simcha

joy, happiness

Jewish

Salman

safe, peaceful, whole

Muslim/Islamic

Saleem

whole, perfect, at peace

Muslim/Islamic

Sloan

raider, warrior

Scottish

Shaan

pride, glory, dignity

Indian

Sameer

entertaining companion, engaging conversationalist

Arabic

Sylvester

of the forest, wooded

English

Symere

entertainer, pleasant companion

African American

Sai

victory, prosperity

Indian

Syair

poetry; verse

Malay

Siddharth

he whose purpose is fulfilled

Indian

Saylor

rope dancer, acrobat

American

Syre

victory

American

Selim

unharmed, complete

Turkish

Saad

happiness, good fortune

Arabic

Skye

The sky, heavens

Scottish

Sahir

enchanting, magical

Arabic

Saige

Wise one, a sage person

American

Sora

universe, cosmos

Japanese

Samar

Stefano

crown, wreath

Italian

Soul

spiritual essence, animating force

American

Santhiago

Saint James, contraction of Santo Jacobo

Spanish

Stratton

settlement on a Roman road, farm on the paved way

English

Sasha

protector of mankind

Russian

Shakur

the appreciative one

Arabic

Sakai

boundary, border

Japanese

Shriyan

possessor of Shri (prosperity)

Indian

Safwan

pure, clear, smooth rock

Arabic

Selvin

of the forest, woodland

English

Sahil

guide, protector

Indian

Symir

pleasant companion, entertainer

African American

Sandro

defender of men

Italian

Stephon

crowned one

African-American

Shlok

sound, noise (root meaning)

Indian

Shannon

old river, ancient waters

Irish

Sven

young warrior, young man

Swedish

Salaar

commander, chief, military leader

Pakistani

Steel

hard metal alloy of iron and carbon

American

Shloimy

his peace, peaceful

Jewish

Sirius

dog star

English

Salim

whole, complete

Arabic

Shelby

estate of willows

English

Sylus

man of the forest

English

Surya

the shining one, radiant

Hindu

Sailor

one who sails, mariner

American

Sholom

peace, wholeness, completeness

Jewish

Sorin

sun

Romanian

Saviour

rescuer, redeemer

American

Subhan

holy, exalted

Arabic

Sufyan

one who travels light

Arabic

Shmiel

name of God

Yiddish

Stoney

stone-like, hard, steadfast

English

Samael

angel of death

Jewish mystical

Stevie

crowned one

English

Sharvil

distinguished, brilliant

Indian

Saeed

happy, fortunate, blessed

Arabic

Stockton

from Stockton

English

Sriyan

blessed by Lakshmi

Indian

Sakari

sweet, sugar

Finnish

Shlome

man of peace

Jewish

Saxon

sword people, stone-knife people

English

Silvio

of the woods, sylvan

Italian

Stryker

one who strikes, striker

American

Shraga

lamp, light

Jewish

Stuart

steward, estate guardian

Scottish

Santo

saint, holy one

Italian

Sylis

asked for, prayed for (via Aramaic Saul)

American

Styles

fashionable, manner of doing

English

Shamar

to guard, to keep watch

African American

Sekai

laughter, joy

Japanese

Slate

writing tablet, fresh start

English

Shine

to emit light, be radiant

American

Sheppard

herder of sheep, shepherd

American

Samay

time, auspicious moment

Indian

Shahzain

beautiful king

Pakistani

Sahib

honorable, reverend

Indian

Sulayman

complete, whole

Arabic

Sudais

surname of the Grand Mosque imam

Arabic

Savon

from the Savoy region (French place name)

African American

Salah

piety, devoutness

Arabic

Shyne

to shine, emit light

English

Sampson

sun child, bright sun

English

Supreme

highest, greatest

American

Syon

the Promised Land, holy city

American

Sammuel

name of God

English

Sully

descendant of the dark-eyed one

Irish

Siraj

torch, source of light

Arabic

Samari

warrior (via samurai resonance)

American

Strider

one who strides, ranger, wanderer

English

Shivam

one who brings prosperity

Indian

Sion

God is gracious

Welsh

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