Choosing a name for your baby boy can be a delightful yet challenging task. Names that start with the letter S carry a sense of strength, sophistication, and sometimes a touch of elegance. Here are 179 baby boy names beginning with S, each with its own unique meaning and origin.
- Samuel - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has heard." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shmuel.
- Sebastian - Of Greek origin, meaning "venerable" or "revered." It comes from the Greek name Sebastianos.
- Silas - Of Latin origin, meaning "wood" or "forest." It is derived from the Roman family name Silvanus.
- Seth - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed" or "placed." In the Bible, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve.
- Simon - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "he has heard." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shim’on.
- Samuelson - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Samuel." It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Samuel.
- Sterling - Of English origin, meaning "little star" or "genuine." It refers to high-quality silver or a person of excellent character.
- Saul - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "asked for" or "prayed for." It is a biblical name borne by the first king of Israel.
- Soren - Of Danish origin, meaning "stern" or "severe." It is derived from the Latin name Severus.
- Spencer - Of English origin, meaning "keeper of provisions." It was originally an occupational surname for a steward.
- Skyler - Of Dutch origin, meaning "scholar" or "learned." It is derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler.
- Sullivan - Of Irish origin, meaning "dark-eyed" or "black-eyed." It comes from the Gaelic name Ó Súilleabháin.
- Shane - Of Irish origin, meaning "gift from God." It is an Anglicized form of the name Seán.
- Saxon - Of Old English origin, meaning "sword." It originally referred to the Germanic people who settled in England.
- Salvatore - Of Italian origin, meaning "savior." It is derived from the Latin name Salvator.
- Sage - Of Latin origin, meaning "wise" or "profound." It also refers to the aromatic herb used in cooking.
- Samson - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "sun" or "service." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon.
- Sanford - Of English origin, meaning "sand ford" or "river crossing." It is derived from a place name.
- Santiago - Of Spanish origin, meaning "Saint James." It is derived from the Latin name Sanctus Iacobus.
- Solomon - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "peaceful." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shlomo.
- Sonny - Of English origin, meaning "son" or "little son." It is often used as a diminutive or nickname.
- Stellan - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "calm" or "peaceful." It is derived from the Old Norse name Steinn.
- Sergio - Of Italian and Spanish origin, meaning "servant" or "protector." It is derived from the Latin name Sergius.
- Scott - Of Old English origin, meaning "from Scotland." It was originally used to denote someone from Scotland.
- Stefan - Of Greek origin, meaning "crown" or "garland." It is derived from the Greek name Stephanos.
- Sheridan - Of Irish origin, meaning "searcher" or "wild." It comes from the Gaelic surname Ó Sirideáin.
- Sherman - Of English origin, meaning "shearer of sheep." It is derived from an occupational surname.
- Simeon - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "he who hears." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shim’on.
- Sloan - Of Irish origin, meaning "warrior" or "raider." It is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Slóin.
- Stanley - Of English origin, meaning "stone clearing" or "stony meadow." It comes from a place name.
- Shelby - Of English origin, meaning "willow farm." It is derived from a place name in Lincolnshire.
- Shiloh - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace" or "tranquility." It is a biblical name referring to a place of rest.
- Sampson - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "sun" or "service." It is an alternative spelling of Samson.
- Seamus - Of Irish origin, meaning "supplanter" or "one who replaces." It is the Irish form of James.
- Sherwood - Of English origin, meaning "bright forest." It is derived from a place name.
- Sutton - Of English origin, meaning "southern settlement" or "farmstead." It is derived from a place name.
- Sidney - Of Old French origin, meaning "Saint Denis" or "wide island." It comes from a place name.
- Stuart - Of Scottish origin, meaning "steward" or "guardian." It is derived from an occupational surname.
- Sacha - Of French origin, meaning "defender of mankind." It is a variant of Alexander.
- Sebastien - Of French origin, meaning "venerable" or "revered." It is a variant of Sebastian.
- Stanton - Of English origin, meaning "stone settlement" or "town." It is derived from a place name.
- Sawyer - Of English origin, meaning "woodcutter." It is an occupational surname referring to one who saws wood.
- Sam - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has heard." It is a short form of Samuel.
- Shawn - Of Irish origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is an Anglicized form of the name Seán.
- Sheamus - Of Irish origin, meaning "supplanter" or "one who replaces." It is the Irish form of James.
- Sheldon - Of English origin, meaning "steep valley" or "hill." It is derived from a place name.
- Stephen - Of Greek origin, meaning "crown" or "wreath." It is derived from the Greek name Stephanos.
- Stewart - Of Scottish origin, meaning "steward" or "guardian." It is a variant of Stuart.
- Sylvester - Of Latin origin, meaning "wooded" or "wild." It is derived from the Latin name Silvester.
- Sydney - Of Old French origin, meaning "wide island" or "Saint Denis." It is a variant of Sidney.
- Sylvan - Of Latin origin, meaning "wooded" or "forest." It is derived from the Latin name Silvanus.
- Salim - Of Arabic origin, meaning "safe" or "peaceful." It is derived from the Arabic name Salīm.
- Salvador - Of Spanish origin, meaning "savior." It is derived from the Latin name Salvator.
- Samir - Of Arabic origin, meaning "entertaining companion." It is derived from the Arabic name Samīr.
- Sander - Of Greek origin, meaning "defender of men." It is a short form of Alexander.
- Sandro - Of Italian origin, meaning "defender of mankind." It is a variant of Alexander.
- Sasha - Of Russian origin, meaning "defender of mankind." It is a diminutive of Alexander.
- Sayid - Of Arabic origin, meaning "lord" or "chief." It is derived from the Arabic name Sayyid.
- Sebastiano - Of Italian origin, meaning "venerable" or "revered." It is an Italian variant of Sebastian.
- Seann - Of Irish origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is a variant of Sean, the Irish form of John.
- Sean - Of Irish origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is the Irish form of John.
- Sebastiane - Of Latin origin, meaning "venerable" or "revered." It is a feminine variant of Sebastian but can be used for boys as well.
- Serge - Of French origin, meaning "attendant" or "servant." It is derived from the Latin name Sergius.
- Sergej - Of Slavic origin, meaning "servant" or "protector." It is a variant of the name Sergey.
- Sergei - Of Russian origin, meaning "protector" or "servant." It is derived from the Latin name Sergius.
- Sethan - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed" or "placed." It is a variant of Seth.
- Sevastian - Of Russian origin, meaning "venerable" or "revered." It is a variant of Sebastian.
- Seymour - Of Old French origin, meaning "summer" or "from St. Maur." It refers to a place name in England.
- Shay - Of Irish origin, meaning "hawk-like" or "from the fortress." It is derived from the Old Irish name Séaghdha.
- Shaye - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift" or "present." It is a variant spelling of Shay.
- Sherwin - Of Old English origin, meaning "bright friend." It is derived from a place name.
- Sholom - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace." It is a variant of the name Shalom.
- Shyam - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "dark" or "black." It is a name for Krishna in Hinduism.
- Siddharth - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "one who has attained his goals" or "Buddha." It is a significant name in Hindu culture.
- Sigmund - Of German origin, meaning "victory protection." It is derived from the Old High German name Sigmund.
- Silvio - Of Italian origin, meaning "wood" or "forest." It is derived from the Latin name Silvius.
- Simcha - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "joy" or "happiness." It is often used in Jewish communities.
- Sinclair - Of Old French origin, meaning "from the bright clear." It is derived from a place name in France.
- Skip - Of English origin, meaning "one who leaps" or "jump." It is used as a nickname or diminutive.
- Sky - Of English origin, meaning "sky" or "heaven." It is used as a modern, unisex name.
- Skye - Of Scottish origin, meaning "sky" or "from the island of Skye." It refers to a place name.
- Skylar - Of Dutch origin, meaning "scholar" or "learned." It is derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler.
- Slade - Of English origin, meaning "valley" or "dweller in the valley." It is derived from a place name.
- Stone - Of English origin, meaning "stone" or "rock." It is used as a modern name and refers to a solid substance.
- Surya - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "sun." It is a name for the Hindu sun god.
- Sven - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "young man" or "boy." It is derived from the Old Norse name Sveinn.
- Silvester - Of Latin origin, meaning "wooded" or "wild." It is a variant of Sylvester.
- Santino - Of Italian origin, meaning "little saint." It is a diminutive form of the name Santo.
- Sariel - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my prince." It is derived from the Hebrew name Sariel.
- Shad - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "breast" or "bosom." It is a short form of the name Shadrach.
- Shannon - Of Irish origin, meaning "wise river" or "from the river Shannon." It refers to a place name in Ireland.
- Shaun - Of Irish origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is a variant spelling of Sean.
- Shayne - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift from God." It is a variant of Shayne.
- Shep - Of English origin, meaning "shepherd." It is used as a diminutive or nickname for shepherds.
- Spike - Of English origin, meaning "sharp" or "pointed." It is used as a nickname and suggests toughness.
- Stan - Of English origin, meaning "stone" or "rock." It is a short form of Stanley.
- Stetson - Of English origin, meaning "Stetson's son" or "son of the steward." It is derived from a surname.
- Stonewall - Of English origin, meaning "stone wall" or "defender of the wall." It is used as a modern, strong name.
- Sully - Of Irish origin, meaning "dark-eyed" or "descendant of Súilleabhán." It is a variant of Sullivan.
- Suraj - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "sun." It is a name used in Hindu culture.
- Swayze - Of English origin, meaning "of the swamp" or "swamp dweller." It is derived from a surname.
- Sylas - Of Greek origin, meaning "forest" or "wood." It is a variant of Silas.
- Sylvain - Of French origin, meaning "wooded" or "forest." It is derived from the Latin name Silvanus.
- Szymon - Of Polish origin, meaning "he who hears." It is a variant of Simon.
- Sarge - Of English origin, meaning "sergeant" or "military leader." It is used as a nickname or diminutive.
- Sabin - Of Latin origin, meaning "Sabine." It refers to the ancient people of Italy.
- Savion - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "savior" or "one who brings peace." It is derived from the name Savior.
- Slater - Of English origin, meaning "one who works with slate." It is derived from an occupational surname.
- Stephan - Of Greek origin, meaning "crown" or "garland." It is a variant of Stephen.
- Sorin - Of Romanian origin, meaning "sun." It is derived from the Romanian name Sorin.
- Shaan - Of Indian origin, meaning "pride" or "peace." It is a name used in South Asian cultures.
- Svenson - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "son of Sven." It is a patronymic surname.
- Shepherd - Of English origin, meaning "guardian of sheep." It is derived from an occupational surname.
- Strider - Of English origin, meaning "one who strides" or "traveler." It is used as a modern, adventurous name.
- Silvan - Of Latin origin, meaning "wooded" or "forest." It is derived from the Latin name Silvanus.
- Storm - Of English origin, meaning "storm" or "tempest." It is used as a modern, strong name.
- Stiles - Of English origin, meaning "a ladder" or "steps." It is derived from an occupational surname.
- Silvanus - Of Latin origin, meaning "wooded" or "forest." It is derived from the Roman god of the woods.
- Sol - Of Latin origin, meaning "sun." It is derived from the Roman sun god.
- Selwyn - Of Old English origin, meaning "hall friend" or "friend of the manor." It is derived from a place name.
- Serafin - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "seraphim" or "fiery." It refers to the highest order of angels in Christian angelology.
- Sidonie - Of French origin, meaning "from Sidon." It is derived from the ancient city of Sidon in Lebanon.
- Syrus - Of Greek origin, meaning "sun" or "from Syria." It is derived from the Greek name Kyros.
- Sagan - Of Hungarian origin, meaning "of the noble family." It is derived from the surname of the famous astronomer Carl Sagan.
- Sal - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "peace" or "safe." It is often used as a short form of Salvatore or Samuel.
- Swain - Of Old Norse origin, meaning "young man" or "swain." It refers to a young man or servant, and is derived from the Old Norse name Sveinn.
- Swinton - Of English origin, meaning "from the swine town." It is derived from a place name in England.
- Sorrell - Of Old French origin, meaning "reddish-brown." It refers to a color or a type of horse.
- Steffan - Of Welsh origin, meaning "crown" or "wreath." It is a variant of Stephen.
- Sturgis - Of Old English origin, meaning "steward" or "guardian." It is derived from a surname and place name.
- Stowe - Of Old English origin, meaning "dwelling place" or "place of." It is derived from a place name in England.
- Strome - Of Scottish origin, meaning "stream" or "river." It is derived from a place name in Scotland.
- Sturgess - Of English origin, meaning "from the steward's house." It is derived from an occupational surname.
- Struan - Of Scottish origin, meaning "stream" or "river." It is derived from a place name in Scotland.
- Stirling - Of Scottish origin, meaning "from Stirling." It refers to a place name in Scotland, known for its historical significance.
- Sullyman - Of Persian origin, meaning "peaceful" or "safe." It is derived from the Persian name Suleiman.
- Sumner - Of Old English origin, meaning "one who brings summer." It is derived from an occupational surname.
- Suresh - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lord of the gods." It is derived from the Hindu god of the same name.
- Surinder - Of Punjabi origin, meaning "great leader" or "chief." It is derived from the Sanskrit word for "supreme."
- Sabastian - Of Latin origin, meaning "venerable" or "revered." It is a variant spelling of Sebastian.
- Sajid - Of Arabic origin, meaning "one who prostrates in worship." It is derived from the Arabic word for "worshipper."
- Saladin - Of Arabic origin, meaning "righteousness of the faith." It refers to the famous Muslim leader and sultan.
- Salish - Of Native American origin, meaning "people of the flat head." It refers to a group of indigenous people from the Pacific Northwest.
- Samad - Of Arabic origin, meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." It is a name used in Islamic culture.
- Sandeep - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "a light" or "a flame." It is derived from the Sanskrit word for "light."
- Sandesh - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "message" or "news." It is derived from the Sanskrit word for "communication."
- Sankar - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "benefactor" or "one who brings happiness." It is derived from the name of the Hindu god Shiva.
- Sarfaraz - Of Arabic origin, meaning "honorable" or "distinguished." It is used in South Asian cultures.
- Sascha - Of Russian origin, meaning "defender of mankind." It is a diminutive form of Alexander.
- Satya - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "truth" or "reality." It is used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures.
- Saúl - Of Spanish origin, meaning "asked for" or "prayed for." It is the Spanish form of Saul.
- Savio - Of Italian origin, meaning "wise" or "sagacious." It is derived from the Latin word "sapiens."
- Saxton - Of Old English origin, meaning "from the town of Saxons." It is derived from a place name.
- Sayeed - Of Arabic origin, meaning "lord" or "chief." It is derived from the Arabic name Sayyid.
- Schuyler - Of Dutch origin, meaning "scholar" or "learned." It is derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler.
- Scotty - Of Scottish origin, meaning "from Scotland." It is a diminutive form of Scott.
- Sead - Of Bosnian origin, meaning "gift" or "present." It is derived from the Arabic word "sa'id."
- Seiji - Of Japanese origin, meaning "righteous" or "government." It is derived from the Japanese words for "correct" and "rule."
- Seneca - Of Native American origin, meaning "people of the standing stone." It refers to a tribe and their historical presence.
- Seraphim - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "fiery ones." It refers to the highest order of angels in Christian theology.
- Shadrach - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "royal" or "illustrious." It is one of the three Hebrew youths thrown into the fiery furnace in the Bible.
- Shakir - Of Arabic origin, meaning "thankful" or "grateful." It is derived from the Arabic word "shukr."
- Sharif - Of Arabic origin, meaning "noble" or "honorable." It is used to denote respect and honor.
- Shaw - Of Old English origin, meaning "dweller by the wood" or "thicket." It is derived from a place name.
- Shekhar - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "peak" or "summit." It is often used in Hindu culture.
- Shiva - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "auspicious" or "kind." It is the name of a major Hindu deity.
- Shivam - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "auspicious" or "gracious." It is derived from the name Shiva.
- Sholto - Of Scottish origin, meaning "one who is alone" or "solitary." It is derived from the Old Norse name Sóltiðr.
- Sigurd - Of Old Norse origin, meaning "victory guard" or "guardian of victory." It is derived from the Old Norse name Sigurðr.
- Simba - Of Swahili origin, meaning "lion." It is derived from the Swahili word for the animal and popularized by "The Lion King."
- Sinan - Of Arabic origin, meaning "spear" or "lance." It is derived from the Arabic word for "spear."
- Sione - Of Polynesian origin, meaning "John." It is a Polynesian variant of the name John.
- Sivaraman - Of Tamil origin, meaning "one who is protected by Shiva." It is derived from the Tamil and Sanskrit words for "Shiva."
- Sizwe - Of Zulu origin, meaning "nation" or "people." It is used to denote a sense of community.
- Sohan - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "charming" or "handsome." It is derived from the Sanskrit word for "beautiful."
- Soloman - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "peaceful." It is a variant spelling of Solomon.
- Somerled - Of Scottish origin, meaning "summer" or "from the summer." It is derived from a historical name and clan.
- Sonal - Of Sanskrit origin, meaning "golden" or "radiant." It is derived from the Sanskrit word for "gold."
- Sonu - Of Hindi origin, meaning "golden" or "beloved." It is often used as a nickname or pet name.
Each of these names carries a unique charm and significance, making them excellent choices for your baby boy. Whether you seek a name with historical depth, modern appeal, or spiritual meaning, names starting with S offer a wide range of options that reflect strength, wisdom, and individuality.
