55 Seriously Good Boy Names that Start with S

May 14, 2022

55 Seriously Good Boy Names that Start with S

AHEAD: The ultimate list of S names for boys—plus their meanings and popularity.

If you’re looking for a cool boys’ name starting with the letter S, you’re in the right place!

Below, I’ve rounded up every single S name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

For each name, you’ll find its meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.

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There are only 43 “S” names ranking in the top 1000.

There are also a bunch of other great S names that are more rare (without being too out there).

Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these cool boys’ names starting with the letter S.

Related: Girl Names that Start with S

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Gender-neutral “S” names

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All of these S names would work for a boy or a girl.

Sage

  • Name meaning: Grayish green herb. Wise.
  • Popularity: Sage ranks #427 for boys and #179 for girls.

Salem

  • Name meaning: Peace or safety.
  • Popularity: Salem ranks #718 for boys and #506 for girls.

Sawyer

  • Name meaning: Person who saws timberwood.
  • Popularity: Sawyer ranks #114 for boys and #216 for girls.

Saylor or Sailor

  • Name meaning: Boat worker.
  • Popularity: Neither of these names is ranking for boys. Saylor ranks #258 for girls.

Shiloh

  • Name meaning: Tranquil. Peaceful.
  • Popularity: Shiloh ranks #581 for boys and #410 for girls.

Skyler

  • Name meaning: Scholar.
  • Popularity: Skyler ranks #691 for boys and #556 for girls.

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Sutton

  • Name meaning: Southern settlement.
  • Popularity: Sutton ranks #541 for boys and #244 for girls.

If you like these gender-neutral names that start with the letter S you’ll also like this list of nonbinary names.

Rare “S” names

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These boys’ names starting with S are perfect if you want something a little edgy and unusual.

Sagan

  • Name meaning: Many possible meanings: kettle, noisy man, wise one.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Sirius

  • Name meaning: Glowing. This is the brightest star in the night sky.
  • Popularity: This space name isn’t ranking.

Slade

  • Name meaning: From the valley.
  • Popularity: This boys’ name hasn’t ranked since 2010.

Slate

  • Name meaning: Grayish rock.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Smith

  • Name meaning: Blacksmith.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Stone

  • Name meaning: Rock.
  • Popularity: This German name last ranked in 2019.

Storm

  • Name meaning: Weather event.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Stryker

  • Name meaning: Occupational name.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Summit

  • Name meaning: Highest point of a mountain.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

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Sutter

  • Name meaning: Shoemaker.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

If you like these rare boy names that start with S you might also like this list of edgy names.

Timeless “S” names

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These S boys’ names have been around forever and aren’t going anywhere anytime soon!

Samuel or Sam

  • Name meaning: Name of God or God heard.
  • Popularity: Samuel ranks #23 and Sam is #657.

Saul

  • Name meaning: Prayed for.
  • Popularity: #554

Scott

  • Name meaning: From Scottland.
  • Popularity: #607

Sean or Shawn

  • Name meaning: Irish version of John, meaning graced by God.
  • Popularity: Sean ranks #363 and Shawn is #508.

Seth

  • Name meaning: Appointed.
  • Popularity: #490

Sheldon

  • Name meaning: Steep valley.
  • Popularity: This name hasn’t ranked since 2012.

Shepherd

  • Name meaning: Herder of sheep.
  • Popularity: Shepherd ranks #528 and Shepard is #961.

Simon

  • Name meaning: Listen. Hearing.
  • Popularity: #247

Solomon

  • Name meaning: Man of peace. A biblical name.
  • Popularity: #422

Sonny

  • Name meaning: Son.
  • Popularity: #497

Spencer

  • Name meaning: Dispenser of provisions.
  • Popularity: #315

Steven

  • Name meaning: Wreath, crown, honor, reward, royalty, fame.
  • Popularity: Steven ranks #235 and Stephen is #341.

If you like these timeless boy names that start with S you might also like this list of 2-syllable names.

Global “S” names

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This next batch of boys’ S names comes from across the globe.

Salvador or Salvatore or Salvator

  • Name meaning: Savior.
  • Popularity: Salvador ranks #727, Salvatore is #941, and Salvator isn’t ranking.

Samir

  • Name meaning: Evening conversationalist.
  • Popularity: #675

Santana

  • Name meaning: Santa Ana.
  • Popularity: #575

Santiago

  • Name meaning: Saint James. The capital and largest city of Chile.
  • Popularity: #63

Santino

  • Name meaning: Little saint.
  • Popularity: #417

Santos

  • Name meaning: Saint.
  • Popularity: #854

Sergio

  • Name meaning: Protector. Servant of the law.
  • Popularity: #384

Stefan

  • Name meaning: Wreath, crown, honor, reward, royalty, fame.
  • Popularity: #892

If you like these global boy names that start with S you may also like this list of French boy names.

“S” names that are past their prime

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IMHO, the following S boys’ names have seen better days.

That said, as you’ll see by their rankings, plenty of people disagree with me! All of these names are in the top 1000.

Seven

  • Name meaning: Number.
  • Popularity: #860

Sincere

  • Name meaning: Genuine.
  • Popularity: #600

Stanley

  • Name meaning: Stoney meadow.
  • Popularity: #791

Final thoughts on “S” boy names

Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.

Whether you prefer a name that’s cool, gender-neutral, rare, unique, or global, all of these boys’ names are fantastic choices.

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your son!

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