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Boys Names Beginning With S

  1. Silvanus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wood; forest"

    • Description:

      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.
  2. South

    • Origin:

      Word Name

    • Description:

      The only of the four cardinal direction names to not have caught on. But if North can work, why not South?
  3. Saburo

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "third son"

    • Description:

      An interesting international possibility for a third son.
  4. Sincere

    • Origin:

      English, Word name

    • Meaning:

      "honest, genuine, and heartfelt"

    • Description:

      Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name that has been in the US Top 1000 since the 2000s.
  5. Sigurd

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "guardian of victory"

    • Description:

      This old Norse name is still used in contemporary Scandinavia. An ancient hero's name, Sigurd got a modern boost from a heroic figure in television's The Vikings.
  6. Somerled

    • Origin:

      Norse, Scottish Gaelic, “summer traveler”

    • Description:

      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). The Sorley spelling is now more popular in Scotland.
  7. Saif

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "sword, protector"

    • Description:

      Classic Arabic name seen as both a first name and a surname. The pre-Islamic Arabian Sword is also called the Saif.
  8. Silvius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"

    • Description:

      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 contemporary world in its Spanish and Italian form Silvio, used for the character played by Steven Van Zandt on The Sopranos, while its traditional form appears in the Shakespeare play, As You Like It.
  9. Swift

    • Origin:

      English, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "quick, windblown"

    • Description:

      Surname with strong ties to singer Taylor Swift and writer Jonathan Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name.
  10. Sylvian

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "of the forest"

    • Description:

      Variant of the more popular Sylvain
  11. Sebastien

    • Origin:

      French and Czech variation of Sebastian, Latin, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from Sebaste"

    • Description:

      Also spelled as Sébastien, this is the French and Czech form of the cotemporary (yet ancient) favorite, Sebastian. Derived from the name of ancient city who got its name from a Greek word for "venerable", this spelling adds something gentler and elegant to to the name.
  12. Sindri

    • Origin:

      Old Norse

    • Meaning:

      "sparkling; someone who sprays sparks"

    • Description:

      This sparkling name from Norse Mythology is borne by the blacksmith dwarf, who, along with his brother Brokkr, forged Thor's hammer Mjǫllnir and Odin's golden ring, Draupnir. Also known as Eitri in mythology, his name means "sparkling" or "someone who sprays sparks", likely in reference to his work with metal.
  13. Sargon

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "true king"

    • Description:

      Name of a king featured in the Old Testament.
  14. Sultan

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "ruler"

    • Description:

      Passé pasha image.
  15. Svale

    • Origin:

      Norway

    • Meaning:

      "swallow (bird) or cool/fresh"

    • Description:

      In Norway, Svale is also used as a short form of the rare name Svalaug/Svanlaug, meaning "swan oath". Svale is also a more modern form of Svali, meaning "cool, fresh".
  16. Spur

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "galvanize, encourage; mountainous ridge"
  17. Sequoia

    • Description:

      Sequoia is a masculine name derived from the name of the massive redwood trees native to California, which were themselves named after Sequoyah (c.1770-1843), the Cherokee silversmith who created a syllabary for the Cherokee language. As a given name, Sequoia evokes qualities of strength, longevity, and natural majesty—sequoia trees are among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. This name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the late 20th century as part of the trend toward nature-inspired names. While still uncommon, Sequoia appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with Native American connections and powerful natural symbolism. Though listed here as masculine, it's worth noting that Sequoia is used for children of all genders.

  18. Shiro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "fourth son"
  19. Sten

    • Origin:

      Swedish

    • Meaning:

      "a stone"

    • Description:

      Once a short form of names containing this syllable, it is now used on its own, though we'd prefer Sven.
  20. Silvio

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Silvius

    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"

    • Description:

      A shiny and sylvan choice, this sleek yet spirited name feels familiar yet is rarely used.