Boy Names That Start With S
1,105 names, 1,008 with a documented meaning, from 14 origins.
Names 1–100 of 1,105 (page 1 of 11)
About this list
91% of the names in Boy Names That Start With S have a documented meaning.
By recorded origin: Arabic 232, Persian 39, Sanskrit 16, Hebrew 9, Irish 4, other 11. 794 names carry no language label.
239 names are in the 2024 US Social Security file. Best ranked: Sebastian (#14, boys), Samuel (#17, boys), Santiago (#29, boys), Silas (#81, boys), Sawyer (#132, boys).
Counts are distinct names; a name recorded for both genders counts once. A documented meaning is a real gloss in our data, not an import placeholder. Origin is the label recorded in the dataset: "English", "Muslim" and "Quranic" are collection labels, not languages, so they are counted as no language label. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.
Boy Names That Start With S
| Name | Meaning | Origin | US rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian | august, venerable, exalted | Latin | #14 |
| Sawyer | one who saws | English | #132 |
| Simon | hearkening | Hebrew | #251 |
| Steven | crown, wreath, to put round, to surround | Ancient Greek | #269 |
| Stephen | crown, wreath, to put round, to surround, to enlace | Ancient Greek | #377 |
| Spencer | spence | English | #385 |
| Sage | sedge | English | #413 |
| Solomon | peace | Ancient Greek | #416 |
| Sean | God is gracious | Irish | #436 |
| Seth | chosen one, appointed, placed | Hebrew | #557 |
| Samir | Entertaining companion | Muslim | #588 |
| Shane | God is gracious | Irish | #601 |
| Salem | Safe | Muslim | #634 |
| Sam | Sam is a Persian name for boys that means precious coin, coins made of silver or gold. | Persian | #650 |
| Salvador | savior | Spanish | #719 |
| Stanley | stone, meadow | English | #871 |
| Shlomo | peace | Hebrew | #974 |
| Stefan | to crown, that which surrounds, crown, wreath | English | #997 |
| Simeon | hearkening, listening | Hebrew | #1137 |
| Sami | land, person from finland | Arabic | #1258 |
| Sultan | Sultan, King, emperor, ruler, authority, power. Title of a Muslim king. | Muslim | #1292 |
| Saif | Sword (of Religion) | Muslim | #1351 |
| Sanad | Another name for Allah, evidence, proof, Support, prop. | Muslim | #1359 |
| Shaya | Worthy | Muslim | #1442 |
| Sulaiman | A Prophet, the biblical Solomon, son of Prophet Dawood. | Muslim | #1536 |
| Said | Rising, ascending, Happy, Fortunate, auspicious, venerable, dignified. | Muslim | #1566 |
| Shaun | God is gracious | Irish | #1566 |
| Smith | a surname, smith | English | #1574 |
| Syed | Always in control | Muslim | #1625 |
| Steve | crown, wreath | English | #1680 |
| Stephan | to crown, that which surrounds, crown, wreath | English | #1719 |
| Shayan | Suitalbe, desirable, suited, worthy, eligible, fit. | Muslim | #1744 |
| Shiv | the auspicious one | Sanskrit | #1771 |
| Suleiman | Form of SOLOMON - peaceable | Muslim | #1771 |
| Salomon | Variant of Solomon, which means “peace” | English | #1847 |
| Saleh | Good, right, a Prophets name, virtuous, Variant transcription of SALIH. | Muslim | #1949 |
| Sheldon | shelf, hill, valley | English | #1949 |
| Samarth | capable, competent | Sanskrit | #2024 |
| Salman | Healthy, Safe, mild, affable, perfect, wholesome name of a sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad. | Muslim | #2051 |
| Saleem | Sound, affable, healthy, guarded, perfect, complete, safe, secure. | Muslim | #2070 |
| Shaan | Condition, business, affair, state, dignity, quality, nature, disposition, luster, eminence, glory, grandeur. | Muslim | #2070 |
| Sameer | Companion (in nightly conversation), entertainer (with stories, music etc.) | Muslim | #2092 |
| Sylvester | woody, rural, wood | Latin | #2092 |
| Saylor | dancer, acrobat | English | #2206 |
| Saad | Good luck, good fortune, success, happiness, prosperity, lucky | Muslim | #2229 |
| Sahir | Charming, Enchanting, Wakeful | Muslim | #2254 |
| Samar | Fruit, Outcome. | Muslim | #2280 |
| Shakur | Thankful, most grateful, one who gives due appreciation. Al-Shakur, the All-thankful, one of the names of Allah. | Muslim | #2362 |
| Safwan | Rock, solid, Pure, clear, smooth stone, cloudless day. | Muslim | #2435 |
| Sahil | River bank, coast, Guide | Muslim | #2435 |
| Salim | Secure, free, Safe, sound, perfect, complete. | Muslim | #2627 |
| Surya | the sun or its deity | Sanskrit | #2665 |
| Subhan | Holy, Praise, glory. Al-Subhaan, the Glory: one of the names of Allah. | Muslim | #2780 |
| Saeed | Fortune, auspicious, venerable, dignified, happy, lucky. | Muslim | #2989 |
| Sahib | Companion, freind. | Muslim | #3382 |
| Sudais | Sudais is an Arabic and indirect Quranic name that means sixth, one out of six. It is the last name of a famous Quran reciter, Shaikh Abdurrahman as-Sudais, and for this reason some people like to use it for their children. Sudais is derived from the S-D-S (six) root which is used at least twice in the Quran. | Quranic | #3382 |
| Sulayman | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | #3382 |
| Salah | Piety, righteousness, honesty, goodness, peace, concord, treaty, rectitude. | Muslim | #3447 |
| Siraj | Lamp, light, the sun, candle. | Muslim | #3513 |
| Sabir | Patient, tolerant, persevering. | Muslim | #3777 |
| Salar | Leader, officer of army, commander. | Muslim | #3777 |
| Shamir | Precious stone | Muslim | #3777 |
| Salih | Good, Pious, righteous, upright, just, virtuous, devoted, chaste. | Muslim | #4305 |
| Sajid | Prostrate in worship, bowing in adoration to Allah. | Muslim | #4553 |
| Suhail | Canopus, Gentle, Easy, The Name Of A Star, the second brightest star in the sky. | Muslim | #4553 |
| Shaheen | Royal white falcon, the needle of the beam of scales. | Muslim | #4690 |
| Shuaib | A Prophet (see surat al-Araaf 7:88). | Muslim | #4870 |
| Suhaib | Of reddish hair or complexion, name of the first Roman to embrace Islam | Muslim | #4870 |
| Shakir | Thankful, grateful, contented. | Muslim | #5047 |
| Sahmir | Entertaining companion | Muslim | #5222 |
| Sharif | Honest, honorable, noble, distinguished, highborn, eminent. | Muslim | #5222 |
| Soham | I am | Muslim | #5222 |
| Sufian | Ship builder. Abu Sufian: name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. | Muslim | #5222 |
| Sarim | Lion, brave, big hearted, sword. | Muslim | #5430 |
| Shiva | the auspicious one | Sanskrit | #5430 |
| Saifan | Sword of Allah | Muslim | #5644 |
| Shaheer | Well-Known | Muslim | #5644 |
| Shayaan | Intelligent | Muslim | #5644 |
| Sabr | Patient, one who endures hardships without complaint | Muslim | #5878 |
| Salah-Ud-Din | Rectitude of the faith (Islam). | Muslim | #5878 |
| Shah | King, emperor. Title assumed by fakirs i.e. mystics. | Muslim | #5878 |
| Sinan | Spearhead, Umm Sinan: a sahaabia i.e. a woman who lived in Prophet Muhammad's time. | Muslim | #5878 |
| Saadiq | True, sincere,Righteous faithful, veracious, a man of his word. | Muslim | #6171 |
| Sani | brilliant, splendid in Arabic. | Muslim | #6171 |
| Sohail | Gentle, ease | Muslim | #6171 |
| Suhayb | Of reddish hair or complexion, name of the first Roman to embrace Islam | Muslim | #6171 |
| Saim | Fasting, Lightening, one who fasts, Roza rakhney wala, | Muslim | #6443 |
| Samad | Eternal, high, Al-Samad, the Everlasting: one of the names of Allah. | Muslim | #6443 |
| Sayid | Lord, Master | Muslim | #6443 |
| Shahan | Kings, pl. of Shah, king. | Muslim | #6443 |
| Saud | Fortunate, pious, auspicious, prosperous. | Muslim | #6811 |
| Shazil | Royalty. Beauty. | Muslim | #6811 |
| Sina | Sina is a Persian name for boys that refers to Mount Sinai, known as Saynaa in Arabic. | Persian | #6811 |
| Safi | Pure, just, righteous, pious. | Muslim | #7224 |
| Samin | Valuable, precious, priceless. | Muslim | #7224 |
| Samer | The guy who chats at night | Muslim | #7725 |
| Samil | Peacemaker | Muslim | #7725 |
| Sartaj | Crown | Muslim | #7725 |
| Sayf | Sword (of religion) | Muslim | #7725 |
| Shahm | Shahm is an Arabic name for boys that means intelligent, sensible, rational. | Arabic | #7725 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.