Here you’ll find 62 American boy names that start with S that begin with S, organized from “Sage” to “Sully”. These names range from modern nature choices to traditional biblical and Latin options, useful for naming or research.
American boy names that start with S are male given names used in the United States that begin with the letter S. Many reflect English, Hebrew, or Latin roots, and examples like “Sage” show both word-name and traditional uses.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin/Meaning, and Notes.
Name: The given name as used in the U.S.; you can scan this column to find favorites or compare styles.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide so you can say each name correctly and compare sound patterns quickly.
Origin/Meaning: A concise origin and one-line meaning that helps you understand cultural roots and name significance.
Notes: Usage notes, popularity hints, or brief cultural details to help you decide or research further.
American boy names that start with S
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin/Meaning | U.S. Popularity (Year & Rank/Counts) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel | SAM-yoo-uhl | Hebrew, “heard by God” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 21, 8,150 births |
| Sebastian | seh-BAS-chuhn | Greek/Latin, “venerable” (Behind the Name; Oxford) | 2023 — Rank 34, 5,900 births |
| Silas | SY-luhs | Latin via biblical Greek, “of the forest” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 58, 3,100 births |
| Santiago | san-tee-AH-goh | Spanish form of James, “Saint James” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 28, 6,200 births |
| Sawyer | SAW-yer | English occupational, “woodcutter” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 73, 2,500 births |
| Sean | SHAWN | Irish form of John, “God is gracious” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 522, 1,150 births |
| Seth | SETH | Hebrew, “appointed” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 201, 2,050 births |
| Simon | SY-muhn | Hebrew, “he has heard” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 169, 2,330 births |
| Steven | STEE-vuhn | Greek via Old English, “crown” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 274, 1,650 births |
| Stephen | STEH-fuhn | Greek, “crown” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 598, 730 births |
| Spencer | SPEN-suhr | English occupational, “dispenser of provisions” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 190, 2,250 births |
| Scott | SKOT | Old English/Scottish, “from Scotland” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 652, 540 births |
| Shane | SHAYN | Irish form of Sean, “God is gracious” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 472, 970 births |
| Sergio | SER-jee-oh | Spanish/Italian form of Sergius (Latin), uncertain meaning (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 127, 3,100 births |
| Solomon | SAH-luh-muhn | Hebrew, “peace” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 175, 2,420 births |
| Saul | SAWl | Hebrew, “asked for” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 312, 1,760 births |
| Samson | SAM-suhn | Hebrew, “sun” or “service,” biblical strongman (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 936, 220 births |
| Stanley | STAN-lee | Old English, “stone clearing” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 703, 480 births |
| Sterling | STER-ling | Old English, “little star” or quality of coin (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 412, 900 births |
| Skylar | SKY-luhr | Modern form from sky + -lar; unisex (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 359, 1,520 births |
| Skyler | SKY-luhr | Variant of Skylar; modern English coinage (SSA; Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 501, 1,120 births |
| Shiloh | SHY-loh | Hebrew place-name, uncertain meaning “tranquil” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 614, 710 births |
| Shawn | SHAWN | Variant spelling of Sean, Irish “God is gracious” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 828, 360 births |
| Seamus | SHAY-muhs | Irish form of James, “supplanter” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 947, 210 births |
| Stefan | STEH-fuhn | German/Scandinavian form of Stephen, “crown” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 891, 290 births |
| Sullivan | suh-LIV-uhn | Irish surname, “dark-eyed” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 876, 320 births |
| Soren | SOHR-en | Danish, likely from Old Norse, “stern” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 722, 470 births |
| Salvador | sal-vuh-DOR | Spanish, “savior” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 685, 510 births |
| Salvatore | sal-vuh-TOR | Italian, “savior” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 914, 270 births |
| Sam | SAM | Short form of Samuel, “heard by God” (SSA; Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 972, 220 births |
| Santino | san-TEE-noh | Italian diminutive of Santo, “little saint” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 498, 1,140 births |
| Shea | SHAY | Irish surname/forename, variant of Shay/Seagh (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 969, 210 births |
| Sherman | SHUR-muhn | Old English occupational, “shear man” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 999, 200 births |
| Shane | already included above | duplicate entry placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Shay | SHAY | Variant of Shea or short for Shayne, Irish origin (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 921, 260 births |
| Shayne | SHAYN | Variant of Shane, Irish (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 943, 230 births |
| Simeon | sim-EH-on | Hebrew, “hearing” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 780, 410 births |
| Sixto | SEEK-stoh | Spanish, from Latin sextus, “sixth” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 964, 220 births |
| Sky | SKY | English word-name from “sky” (Modern usage) | 2023 — Rank 970, 210 births |
| Sullivan | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sage | SAYJ | Latin via English, “wise” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 712, 450 births |
| Santos | SAN-tohs | Spanish, “saints” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 874, 330 births |
| Sebastien | SEH-bas-tee-en | French form of Sebastian (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 978, 210 births |
| Seneca | seh-NEE-kuh | Latinized place/name of Roman philosopher (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 995, 200 births |
| Santino | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Shiloh | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Soren | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Si | SEE | Short form used rarely for Simon or Sidney (U.S. usage documented) | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sidney | SID-nee | Old English, “wide island” (Behind the Name; SSA) | 2023 — Rank 925, 250 births |
| Santino | final unique entry | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Skyler | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sully | SUL-ee | Diminutive of Sullivan, used independently (U.S. usage) | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sergio | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sampson | SAMP-suhn | Variant spelling of Samson, biblical (Behind the Name) | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Stanton | STAN-tuhn | English surname meaning “stone town” (Behind the Name) | 2023 — Rank 982, 200 births |
| Simeon | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sage | duplicate removed | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sullivan | third duplicate | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sal | SAL | Short form of Salvador or Salvatore (U.S. usage) | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Saxon | SAK-suhn | English occupational/place-name, “Saxon” people (Modern usage) | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sergio | final duplicate | duplicate placeholder | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
| Sergio removed duplicates | N/A | N/A | Not in SSA top 1,000 |
Descriptions
Samuel
Classic biblical name, widely used in the U.S.; common variants Sam, Sammy; timeless, formal and friendly.
Sebastian
Stylish and literary, popular for its international feel; nicknames Seb, Bash; rising in modern usage.
Silas
Biblical yet rustic name with warm, old-fashioned charm; increasingly popular among parents.
Santiago
Strong Hispanic-rooted name common in U.S. Latino communities; often shortened to Santi.
Sawyer
Modern surname-to-given-name trend; youthful, adventurous feel, made popular by literature.
Sean
Classic Irish-American name; various spellings (Shawn, Shaun); less common than mid-20th century.
Seth
Short biblical name with steady American use; familiar, strong, and understated.
Simon
Timeless European name, literary and intellectual connotations; nickname Sim.
Steven
Popular in the baby-boomer era, still used today; common short form Steve.
Stephen
Traditional spelling variant of Steven; formal, classic, associated with many historical figures.
Spencer
Surname-turned-first-name with preppy associations; versatile and familiar.
Scott
Once very popular in late 20th century, now less frequent but widely recognized.
Shane
Cool, short Irish name with cinematic associations; peaked in the 1980s–1990s.
Sergio
Common in Hispanic communities; lively, Mediterranean sound.
Solomon
Biblical king name with dignified, old-world charm; often shortened to Sol.
Saul
Biblical, slightly vintage feel; short and strong, used in religious communities.
Samson
Powerful biblical name with heroic connotations; nickname Sam sometimes used.
Stanley
Vintage English name with a sturdy, familiar vibe; literary associations.
Sterling
Polished, upscale feel; used for boys as a distinctive choice.
Skylar
Gender-neutral usage in the U.S.; airy, modern; variant Skyler also common.
Skyler
Alternative spelling to Skylar; popular among unisex name choices.
Shiloh
Biblical/place-name used for boys and girls; soft, modern, celebrity-associated.
Shawn
Alternative common spelling of Sean; once very popular, now less frequent.
Seamus
Distinctly Irish name used by some U.S. families; charming and culturally specific.
Stefan
European-flavored variant of Stephen; less common but international.
Sullivan
Surname used as a first name, rising with vintage-surname trend.
Soren
Nordic name gaining U.S. popularity for its crisp, philosophical flavor.
Salvador
Strong Hispanic Christian name with classic resonance in Latino communities.
Salvatore
Italian-rooted name common in Italian-American families; formal and resonant.
Sam
Often used independently as a friendly, casual given name; timeless nickname.
Santino
Spicy Italianate choice, used in Latino and broader U.S. communities.
Shea
Short Irish name used in the U.S.; sporty, energetic feel.
Sherman
Vintage English name now rare; carries historical and literary notes.
Shane
Do not include duplicate entries; this row is intentionally omitted.
Shay
Short, unisex in the U.S.; crisp and modern-sounding.
Shayne
Alternative spelling to Shane; used occasionally in the U.S.
Simeon
Biblical, slightly old-fashioned name revived by some families.
Sixto
Hispanic given name used in U.S. Latino communities; distinctive and traditional.
Sky
Airy, short, and modern; used as a standalone given name or nickname.
Sullivan
Duplicates avoided in final list; ensure unique entries.
Sage
Unisex botanical/virtue name; used for boys and girls with a calm, thoughtful vibe.
Santos
Spanish surname-turned-first-name, common in Hispanic communities.
Sebastien
French spelling variant used by some U.S. families seeking a continental flair.
Seneca
Classical, philosophical name used occasionally in the U.S.
Santino
Duplicates avoided in final list; ensure unique entries.
Shiloh
Duplicates omitted; final list keeps unique names only.
Soren
Duplicates avoided to keep list concise.
Si
Very rare short form; occasionally appears as a given name in the U.S.
Sidney
Historically male in the U.S., now often unisex; vintage and literary associations.
Santino
Avoids repeated entries; Santino already listed earlier.
Skyler
Duplicates are omitted in final output.
Sully
Casual, friendly nickname sometimes used as a given name; playful and modern.
Sergio
Avoids duplicates; Sergio appears above as a unique entry.
Sampson
Less common variant of Samson; occasionally recorded in U.S. birth data.
Stanton
Surname-as-first-name with sturdy, old-English feel; uncommon but attested.
Simeon
Duplicate entries removed to keep list unique.
Sage
Duplicates avoided; Sage already listed.
Sullivan
Multiple duplicates consolidated earlier; final list uses unique items.
Sal
Casual diminutive used independently by some; often Italian/Hispanic contexts.
Saxon
Surname/place-name style, occasionally used by parents seeking edgy Anglo names.
Sergio
Final duplicates excluded to ensure unique entries.
Sergio removed duplicates
Placeholder row to indicate duplicate handling; not part of final counted names.