Unique Boy Names that Start With S

Slim

English word name or diminutive of Slimane, Arabic

"man of peace"

Slim may be too on-the-nose for the child of two beautiful models, but it's the name Nara Pellman and Lucky Blue Smith chose for their son, Slim Easy. Smith, who has daughters named Gravity Blue and…

Somerled

Norse, Scottish Gaelic, “summer traveler”

A rare and evocative name which calls to mind warm, endless summer days. This is an Anglicized form of the Old Norse name Sumarliði, also found in Scottish Gaelic as Somhairle (pronounced SO-ar-lee).…

Sideræl

Invented name

"with respect to the distant stars"

Sideræl was created by Grimes and Elon Musk, who used it as a middle name for their daughter Y, whose full name is Exa Dark Sideræl. They were inspired by the word sidereal , which Grimes explains…

Sulo

Finnish

"charm, grace"

A currently popular name in Finland with an appealing -o ending and lovely meaning. It could work in anglophone countries too (though, a caution, in the UK it is a bin company).

Sazz

Invented name

Sazz is a name invented for the nonbinary character played by Jane Lynch in Only Murders in the Building . While no actual babies have received this name yet, they will.

Sylvander

Variation of Silvanus, combination of Sylvester and Anders

"man of the woods"

Also spelled Silvander, this poetic and woodsy name was used in various works of literature throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Deriving from the Roman and Biblical name Silvanus, Sylvander could…

Santigold

Modern creation, Spanish, Thai, English

"saint, peace + gold"

SantiGold was a newly minted name in 2024, chosen by author and journalist Elaine Welteroth for her second son. She explained that she and her husband chose it for its multicultural roots, in that…

Sophio

Spanish masculine form of Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

This rare masculine form of Sophia could add a fresh twist on the popular name. It is occasionally used as a feminine name in Georgia too, making this a unisex possibility.

Stargazer

English

"astronomer, astrologer, watcher of the stars"

A wild word name with a poetic and fantastical feel, Stargazer fits in with celeb-style choices such as Whimsy, Poetry, Brother, Romance, and Locket. While it might not be practical as a first name,…

Shama

Hebrew

"to hear"

A Hebrew name that appears in the Bible as one of David warriors, Shama means "to hear" or "to listen", linking it to understanding and obedience too. An unexpected way to the nickname Shay perhaps,…

Sophocles

Greek

"wise, skilled + glory"

Most famously the name of the ancient Greek tragedian, who wrote the plays Electra, Antigone, and Oedipus Rex, among others. The name is still used in Greece today, in its modern form of Sofoklis.…

Saint-eros

English and Greek

"saint of love; saint of desire"

A newly-minted hyphenated name for 2025, chosen by Entourage actor, Adrian Grenier and his wife Jordan Roemmele for their son's middle name, Evren Saint-Eros. A bold choice made up of several trendy…

Stunner

Word name

"beautiful, good looking; shockingly good; weapon"

Used to describe an amazingly beautiful person and a surprisingly good day or event, Stunner also also in the scifi series, Dune as a type of weapon. Similar in vibe to Gunner or Cannon, it was given…

Secure

Word name

"fixed, safe, protected, confident"

A wild word name with connotations of strength, safety, and protection, Secure manages to fit with gentler word options like Truce, Peace, and Haven, while equally matching the likes of Valor, Noble,…

Sixte

French form of Sixtus, Latin, English, "scraped, polished; sixth; fencing position"

"scraped, polished; sixth; fencing position"

A French variant of the ancient Latin Sixtus, a name whose meaning can be interpreted as "scraped, polished" from the Latin Xystos , or, perhaps more intuitively now, from the Latin sextus meaning…

Shiraz

Place name, Persian

"lion"

The name of a populous city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes, Shiraz is most notably used in Pakistan, Sudan, and Sri Lanka. While the exact meaning of the name is unknown, one…

Shecaniah

Hebrew

"dweller with Yahweh, one intimate with God"

A rare Biblical name, Shecaniah appears a number of times throughout the Bible and may be related to the concept of Shekinah, referring to a place of divine presence. In the case of this masculine…

Spartan

Greek

"from Sparta; rope, coil"

If Roman can work, could Spartan be one to consider? Derived from the name of the powerful city state in ancient Greece (also called Lacedaemon), known for its military strength, Spartan is believed…

Shephatiah

Hebrew

"God is my judge"

A rare Biblical name that may appeal to fans of Shephard, Jedediah, Shiloh, and Hezekiah, Shephatiah is borne by at least nine minor figures in the Bible. These include a son of King David, a servant…

Sturla

Icelandic, Norwegian, Old Norse

"to disturb"

An Icelandic and Norwegian name, ultimately from Old Norse, Sturla means "to disturb", giving it a powerful presence. Pronounced as STUYRT-LA in Icelandic and STOOR-la in Norwegian, it is notably…