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Spanish Names that Start With S

  1. Soledad

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "solitude"

    • Description:

      This strong Spanish name that refers to the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Solitude) has been made accessible by broadcaster Soledad O'Brien -- who shows how well it combines with an Anglo surname. Her birth name was Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien.
  2. Socorro

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "succour, help, relief"

    • Description:

      Socorro is a Spanish and Portuguese word name taken from a title of the Virgin Mary, "Mary of Perpetual Succour." Its religious meaning makes it somewhat old-fashioned and not among the Spanish names for girls widely used in the US.
  3. Socorra

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "one who helps"

    • Description:

      Popular Spanish choice that refers to the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help -- or Perpetuo Socorro.
  4. Sisqó

    • Origin:

      Spanish nickname

    • Description:

      Catchy stage name of popular R & B singer (born Mark -- Sisqó was his childhood nickname).
  5. Serjio

    • Description:

      Serjio is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Sergio, which derives from the Roman family name Sergius. The name has Latin roots and possibly Etruscan origins before that. This particular spelling with a 'j' adds a distinctive touch to the traditional form. Serjio carries the same warm, Mediterranean appeal as Sergio, evoking connections to Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian cultures. The name gained international recognition through notable bearers like footballer Sergio Ramos. While less common than the standard spelling, Serjio offers a slightly more unique option while maintaining the strong, melodic quality that has made Sergio popular across many Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions.
  6. Santos

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "saint, holy"

    • Description:

      The Spanish and Portuguese variation of the all-saints name. Santos is a name that has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year except for two: 1913 and 1915.
  7. Sabino

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wise"

    • Description:

      This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
  8. Santana

    • Origin:

      Spanish, condensed form of Santa Ana

    • Description:

      Santana is a saintly name...or Latin rock band. While traditionally masculine, character Santana Lopez on the show Glee showed the name's potential for a girl as well. Sound-wise, it feels like Savannah with a twist.
  9. Salvador

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin Salvator

    • Meaning:

      "savior"

    • Description:

      A common epithet of Christ, frequently heard in the Hispanic community, Salvador could also be a great choice for artistic parents, given the continuing popularity of Dada and Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. (If Monet and Raphael get a look in, why not Salvador?)
  10. Sevilla

    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name

    • Description:

      This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
  11. Sigifredo

    • Description:

      Sigifredo is a masculine name of Germanic origin that combines the elements "sigi" meaning "victory" and "fred" meaning "peace" or "protection." Popular in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Mexico and parts of Latin America, it represents the cultural influence of Germanic naming traditions that spread through medieval Europe. The name carries connotations of strength, victory, and protective qualities. While not among the most common names today, Sigifredo maintains a steady presence, often passed down through generations. Bearers of this distinctive name may use nicknames like Sigi or Fredo in everyday life.
  12. Sancho

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Santos

    • Description:

      Name of nine provincial Spanish kings, but more likely to conjure up Sancho Panza, the hapless squire of Don Quixote.
  13. Silvestre

    • Description:

      Silvestre is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' The name essentially translates to 'from the forest' or 'wild,' conveying a natural, untamed quality. Popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, Silvestre has ancient roots, notably carried by Pope Saint Sylvester I in the 4th century. The name maintains steady usage in Latin American countries, Spain, and Portugal, though it remains less common in English-speaking regions. It experienced modest peaks of popularity in the early 20th century and has seen periodic revivals. Parents may be drawn to Silvestre for its melodic quality, connection to nature, and cross-cultural appeal. The name carries a sophisticated European flair while evoking imagery of natural strength and wilderness.
  14. Senalda

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "a sign"

    • Description:

      Nearly unknown here, with good reason.
  15. Siria

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Persian

    • Meaning:

      "sun-bright, glowing"

    • Description:

      Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.
  16. Serafin

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Seraphim, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fiery"

    • Description:

      Serafin and Seraphim are much less known and used in the US than the feminine forms Serafina and Seraphina, but just as appealing. An out-of-the-box Spanish option with a deep history and an animated meaning.
  17. Santa

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Santo, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "saint"

    • Description:

      Santa has an appealing sound, or maybe that's sleigh bells we hear? It's difficult to separate the Italian girls' name Santa from the association to Mr. Claus, king of Christmas. The German diminutive Senta -- or Snow or even Christmas -- might be an easier name to handle.
  18. Samuelito

    • Description:

      Samuelito is a masculine Spanish diminutive of Samuel, incorporating the affectionate suffix '-ito' to create a name expressing endearment or referring to a younger or smaller Samuel. The base name Samuel derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'heard by God' or 'name of God,' carrying significant biblical heritage as an important prophet and judge in the Old Testament. Samuelito is primarily used in Spanish-speaking communities and among Hispanic families, reflecting the cultural tradition of using diminutive forms as given names to express affection. While relatively uncommon as a formal given name in official records, it functions both as a nickname and as a standalone name, particularly in Latino communities. The name combines religious significance with a warm, endearing quality typical of Spanish diminutives.

  19. Sigfrido

    • Description:

      Sigfrido is the Italian and Spanish form of Siegfried, a Germanic name composed of elements meaning 'victory' and 'peace' or 'protection.' The name gained legendary status through its association with the dragon-slaying hero of Germanic mythology, later immortalized in Wagner's opera cycle 'The Ring of the Nibelung.' Sigfrido carries connotations of heroism, strength, and mythic significance. While more common in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions, it remains relatively rare compared to other traditional names. The name has a rhythmic, flowing quality with its alternating consonants and vowels. Sigfrido offers parents a name with deep historical and cultural resonance, carrying the weight of ancient legends while remaining pronounceable across many languages.
  20. Segundo

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "second born"

    • Description:

      After your first little Primo, you could always call the next Segundo -- though that's like naming them number one and number two.