English Names that Start With S

Sutton has been on the rise for boys and girls in recent years, and though it may be used almost twice as often on girls, it was still given to a not insubstantial 712 boys in a recent year. This variation made its debut to the US stats in 2024 when 9 boys (and 64 girls) received the name, making it seven times more likely to be heard on girls. 


Suttyn

A modern invention, blending popular suffix -lee with celestial word name Star, this name has been appearing quietly in the US stats since 1999. Starlie is another spelling. 

Starlee

Bringing to mind a luxury hotel group and a type of cabbage, Savoy was also the name of a historic region of Europe. Derived from the Latin sappinus via the French Savoie, it means "fir (tree)", and has been appearing sporadically in the US stats since the 20th-century. Predominantly given to boys (in small numbers), it has very occasionally ranked for girls too.

Savoy

Also spelled as Stratton and Stratten, this surname style name is succinct and strong but may lead to confusion as to whether it's said STRAYT-uhn or STRATT-uhn. Appearing sporadically in the US stats, it is less popular that Stratton which was given to 70 boys in a recent count. 


Straton

Sharp and tough round the edges, Stokely is a strong sounding choice that may appeal to fans of Sawyer, Sutton, Blakely, and Sloane. Notably associated with Trinidadian-American activist, Kwame Ture — born Stokely Carmichael — known for his role in the civil rights and pan-African movement, it first appeared in the US charts for girls in 2018.
 
In a recent year, 19 boys and 6 girls were given the name.

Stokely

Also (and more popularly) spelled as Stratton, this is a surname and placename, referring to somewhere with paved streets. While this form has only appeared in the US stats in 2008, Stratton was given to 70 boys in a recent year. 


Stratten

Salesia is a feminine form of surname Sales, notably associated with the Roman Catholic saint, Francis de Sales who was commended for his deep faith and mild approach to religious divides. A rare choice, it has zippy and intriguing sounds and a nature-inspired meaning.

Salesia

Classic Samuel meets stylish Brooks in this distinctive surname-style choice, which might also appeal to fans of Samwise, Hawthorne, and Elwood. Derived from the Old English Semebre, it refers to someone who lived near a sandy stream, giving it a nature connection too. It has seen very occasional use as a given name.

Sambrooke

A triumphant and ambitious name, Succeed joins the ranks of Triumph, Invictus, and Prosper. Used predominantly in Zimbabwe and occasionally in Nigeria, it could be read as a name to live up to, or as a parent's hope for their child. 

Succeed

An Old Norse and Medieval form of sunny Sunniva, this name is a blend of the Old English elements sunne and giefu meaning "sun gift". It is associated with St Sunnifa (or Sunngifu), the patron saint of Western Norway who was shipwrecked on the coast. 
 
While Sunniva is familiar in Norway, this form is very rarely used. It is similar however to the Icelandic variation of the name: Sunnefa.

Sunnifa

An alternative transliteration of the Arabic Sunnah, a name that literally means "custom, habit" though is used more broadly to refer to the traditions and practises provided by the prophet Muhammad for Muslims to follow. A spiritually significant choice within Islamic tradition, this form is notably used across India.
 
There is also evidence that Sunna may have been used as an Anglo-Saxon masculine name, possibly meaning "wet, marshy land", though could have also linked to sunne meaning "sun". 
 
Additionally, Sunna is a feminine Scandinavian name, used as short form of Sunneva or Susanna, or as a stand alone name, connected to the "sun".

Sunna

A rare surname-style choice, Shofner might make a surprising option that stands out and blends in at the same time. Derived from the Old German schaffaere, it's an earthy, occupation name meaning "shepherd".

Shofner

For fans of Scottlyn, Suttyn, and Stratton, Stratlyn blends the strat element (from the Latin strata) with the popular suffix -lyn. As such, it could have various meanings including "street by the lake", "land with paved streets", or "pretty street".

Stratlyn

You've heard of Joy and Sunny; you might have heard of Happy and Lucky being used as names too, but how about this upbeat option? Traditionally a nickname for someone with a smile ever on their face, it may also be considered a surname meaning "small clearing".
 
Used quietly and occasionally for boys in the 20th-century, it entered the US stats for girls for the first time in 2025 when 6 girls (and no boys) were called Smiley. Similar to Miley but perhaps a tricky name to wear on down days, it nevertheless fits in with modern word choices.

Smiley

Solomon and Sol meet Selwyn and Edwin in this rare and summery name. While it could be considered a variation of Selwyn (meaning "manor friend"), it could also be viewed as a combination of several different elements, including the Latin and Old Norsesol, the Old English wine, and the Welsh gywn.
 
As such, it could mean "sun friend" (from Old Norse and English) or perhaps "sun blessed" (from Old Norse and Welsh), both providing the name with a hint of poetry. Alternatively, it could be inspired by Solomon ("peace") or Solange (via sollemnia "religious, solemn"), giving the further meanings "peaceful friend", "solemn friend" or "peaceful and blessed".

Solwyn

Typically used as a nickname for Saffron, Saffy could equally be used for Serafina, Sapphire, Safiyya, or even Sofia for those looking for something unexpected. Also spelled as Saffie, this particular form appears in the title of the 2001 children's book, Saffy's Angel by Hilary McKay in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.

Saffy

Sleek and smooth like Sylvie, soft and sweet like Effie, mystical like Selkie, Sylphie made its debut to the US stats in 2025, following the 2024 debut of Sylphiette. Derived from sylph, it refers to a type of invisible air spirit (as introduced in the 16th-century works of Paraclesus), and to a variety of hummingbirds.

Sylphie

In line with Sunny, Happy, Joy, and Lucky, Smiley is a upbeat, happy feeling choice. Best known as a description for someone with a smile ever on their face, it is also a surname meaning "small clearing", though it's unlikely that's what people would be thinking about on hearing it.
 
Used quietly for boys throughout the 20th-century, it is more likely reserved as a nickname or perhaps as a middle.

Associated with a historic region of Europe, a luxury hotel group, and to a type of cabbage, Savoy comes from the Latin sappinus, via the French Savoie. Meaning "fir (tree)", it has appeared sporadically in the US charts for boys since the 20th-century, though it has only ever been given in small numbers.

A modern compound name, likely used by those wanting to honor multiple relatives, Sydeanna may be considered as a mix of Sydney with Deanna, Diana, Dean, or Anna. As such, meanings could include: "St Denis is divine", "church official for St Denis", "Sydney's meadow", or "grace of St Denis". 
 
Content creator Amelia-Jane Thompson (littlelifofgrayson) used it for her daughter Elariella's middle name in 2026.

Sydeanna

English names that start with the letter S for boys and girls, including Suttyn, Starlee, Savoy, Straton, Stokely, Stratten, Salesia, Sambrooke, Succeed, Sunnifa, Sunna, Shofner, Stratlyn, Smiley, Solwyn, Saffy, Sylphie, Smiley, Savoy, and Sydeanna. (Page 7)

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