By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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English
"woodcutter or reciter"
One of the more subtle occupational surnames, Sayer is a pleasant, open, last-name-first name, particularly apt for a family of woodworkers -- or writers. Some parents are beginning to consider Sayer…
Sayler is a masculine name that appears to be a modern occupational surname-turned-first-name, similar to the more common spelling Saylor. It derives from the Old English word for someone who makes…
Sedric is a masculine name with Germanic origins, generally considered a variant of Cedric. The original Cedric was actually created by Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel "Ivanhoe," possibly based…
Punjabi, Sikh
"Patience, balance, tranquility"
A unisex Indian name with a lovely meaning — signifying a state of peace, balance, and tranquility.
"from the willow farm"
British last name that, though rather gentle, feels like a sharper, sleeker Shelby. Todd Selby, known primarily by his last name, is a hip photographer of interiors.
Russian variation of Sergius
Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.
Shahmir is a masculine name of Persian and Arabic origin, combining elements of nobility and leadership. 'Shah' means 'king' or 'monarch' in Persian, while 'mir' can mean 'prince,' 'leader,' or…
Japanese
"soaring"
English surname
"from Sladen"
Updates Slade with surname style.
Invented name, or Norwegian or Spanish surname
"pride; light, bright"
Solas is a surname name in both Norwegian (as Solås) and Spanish (as Solás), but it was introduced as a first name via the video game franchise Dragon Age . In the series, Solas is an Elven mage…
Greek
"the wise one"
Despite the reputation of the sagacious ancient Greek lawmaker, this name hasn't moved to the modern world.
Norse
"little branch"
Spurgeon entered the mainstream name lexicon when it was chosen for their son by Ben Seward and wife Jessa Duggar, from the US reality show 19 Kids and Counting starring their large family. Spurgeon…
Steffen is a masculine name of German origin, serving as a variant of the name Stephen or Stefan. It derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or 'garland,' symbolizing honor and…
English word name
Striker is one of the new gang of boys' names that have two syllables, end in -er, spring from words, and have a macho, even aggressive meaning and image. Other examples include Breaker, Heller, and…
"sun dance"
Long synonymous with the American outlaw Harry Longabaugh, aka The Sundance Kid, who got his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming, where he was incarcerated as a teenager. The place name…
French
"wood, forest"
Doesn't everything sound better with a French accent? Sylvain, the French variation of the Roman wood god's name, sounds somehow cooler and more sophisticated than Sylvan.
Arabic
"seeker of knowledge"
Talib is a North African name with an admirable meaning, associated with rapper Talib Kweli.
Russian variation of Tarasios, Greek
"from Taras"
Taras is used in Russia, influenced by the Greek Tarasios. Tarasios comes from the Italian city name Taras (now Taranto), settled by Greeks and named after Taras from Greek mythology.
Tavio is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. Most commonly, it's considered a variation of Octavio or Ottavio, which derive from the Latin name Octavius, meaning 'eighth.' In Finnish…
