2000+ Boy Names That End in S
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Sergius
Latin, a Roman clan name
Rarely heard in modern times, it was used by Norman Mailer for the hero of his book The Deer Park .
Sergios
Sergios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing the Hellenic form of Sergius. The name traces back to ancient Roman times, possibly derived from the Latin 'servius' meaning 'servant' or…
Severus
Latin
"stern"
Though it has literary credentials--making an appearance in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park and as the mean-spirited teacher Severus Snape in the Harry Potter books, most modern parents would find it…
Sextus
Latin
"sixth born"
Just think about those inescapable "sexy" nicknames. The related Sixtus is not a huge improvement. Sextus was one of a handful of first names used by the ancient Romans, and was often given to a…
Seamus
Irish variation of James
"supplanter"
Parents who have tired of Sean are now contemplating Seamus, the Irish form of James, which has a lot more substance and verve. One of the name's most famous bearers is the 1995 Nobel Prize-winning…
Pellias
Variant of Pelleas
The spelling of Pelleas used in the original Post-Vulgate stories of the Arthurian legends.
Zigfrids
Zigfrids is a masculine Latvian variant of the Germanic name Siegfried, composed of the elements 'sigu' (victory) and 'fridu' (peace), thus meaning 'victorious peace' or 'peace through victory.' This…
Sylvanus
Latin
"wood; forest"
Sylvanus or Silvanus was the Roman god of the forest whose name is much more often found today in such variations as Sylvia, Sylvie and even Silas than in its original form. But if you're looking for…
Silvius
Latin
"wood, forest"
With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the…
Derrius
Derrius is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Darius, a name with ancient Persian origins. The historical Darius comes from the Persian 'Dārayava(h)uš' meaning 'he who…
Silvanus
Latin
"wood; forest"
In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of the forests. He protected farmers and fields and was credited with developing a system for marking field boundaries. Silvanus is the name of a disciple in…
Sirius
Latin from Greek
"burning"
Yes, it's the name of the brightest star in the sky, but can't you just hear people saying, "Are you serious?" Singer Erykah Badu used it as a middle name for son Seven.
Jenkyns
Jenkyns is a rare masculine name of Welsh origin derived from the personal name Jenkin, which itself is a medieval diminutive form of John. The name means "God is gracious" or "Jehovah has been…
Sketes
Sketes is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of 'Skeet,' which could derive from the Old English 'scēotan' meaning 'to shoot' or be related to the recreational…
Socrates
Greek
"safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful"
Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier…
Salamonas
Salamonas is a masculine name with ancient roots, serving as the Lithuanian and Greek variant of Solomon. The original Hebrew name Shlomo means 'peace' or 'peaceful,' and was notably borne by the…
Squires
Squires is an English surname derived from the medieval occupation of 'squire,' a young man who attended a knight in training for knighthood. As a family name, it signifies ancestral ties to those…
Squiers
Squiers is an unusual masculine name that appears to have originated as a surname rather than a traditional given name. The surname Squiers is a variant of Squires, which historically referred to a…
Stamos
Greek
"stop"
Has a dark, brooding image, thanks in large part to actor John Stamos.
Jennings
English surname
"son of John"
Jennings is a common English surname that originated as a patronymic for the child of someone named Jen, a short form of John. With the craze for s-ending surname names, this one is growing in…