Baby Names That Start With S
S is among the largest letter groups, spanning soft sibilants (Sophia, Silas) and firm classics (Samuel, Sarah). Hebrew and Greek origins dominate — the Sophia family alone has been a fixture of modern top-tens — so expect both depth and variety here. The list below holds 387 researched S names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, English and Korean the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Sophia (No. 5 for girls) and Sebastian (No. 16 for boys) lead the S names.
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Baby Names That Start With S List
387 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Sebastian
Meaning: Venerable
Origin: Greek
#2
Sonny
Meaning: Son, little son
Origin: English
#3
Samuel
Meaning: God has heard
Origin: Hebrew
#4
Stanley
Meaning: Stony clearing
Origin: English
#5
Syed
Meaning: Lord, master, noble title
Origin: Arabic
#6
Spencer
Meaning: Steward or dispenser
Origin: English
#7
Sidney
Meaning: Wide island
Origin: English
#8
Sullivan
Meaning: Dark-eyed one
Origin: Irish
#9
Santiago
Meaning: Saint James
Origin: Spanish
#10
Sami
Meaning: Elevated, sublime, or heard by God
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew / Finnish
#11
Seth
Meaning: Appointed
Origin: Hebrew
#12
Sam
Meaning: God has heard
Origin: Hebrew / English
#13
Sulaiman
Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#14
Stefan
Meaning: Crown or wreath
Origin: Germanic
#15
Shay
Meaning: Hawk-like or gift
Origin: Irish / Hebrew
#16
Saint
Meaning: Holy person
Origin: English word name
#17
Sultan
Meaning: Authority, ruler
Origin: Arabic
#18
Solomon
Meaning: Peace
Origin: Hebrew
#19
Silas
Meaning: Wood, forest
Origin: Latin
#20
Sully
Meaning: Dark-eyed or from the south meadow
Origin: Irish / English
#21
Simon
Meaning: He has heard
Origin: Hebrew
#22
Sulayman
Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#23
Sunny
Meaning: Sunny, cheerful
Origin: English word name
#24
Shiloh
Meaning: Tranquil
Origin: Hebrew
#25
Suleiman
Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Arabic / Hebrew
#26
Salahuddin
Meaning: Righteousness of the faith
Origin: Arabic
#27
Santino
Meaning: Little saint
Origin: Italian / Latin
#28
Sean
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Irish
#29
Samson
Meaning: Sun
Origin: Hebrew
#30
Shivansh
Meaning: Part of Shiva
Origin: Sanskrit
#31
Stephen
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Greek
#32
Salaar
Meaning: Leader, commander
Origin: Persian / Urdu
#33
Sufyan
Meaning: Fast-moving or light
Origin: Arabic
#34
Safwan
Meaning: Rock, pure stone
Origin: Arabic
#35
Sahib
Meaning: Companion, master, respected person
Origin: Arabic / Urdu
#36
Saif
Meaning: Sword
Origin: Arabic
#37
Shayan
Meaning: Worthy, deserving
Origin: Persian
#38
Sheikh
Meaning: Elder, leader, scholar
Origin: Arabic
#39
Sanad
Meaning: Support, document, or authority chain
Origin: Arabic
#40
Saad
Meaning: Good fortune, happiness
Origin: Arabic
#41
Shah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#42
Steven
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Greek / English
#43
Sai
Meaning: Saint, lord, or flower depending on usage
Origin: Sanskrit / Japanese
#44
Shane
Meaning: Yahweh is gracious
Origin: Irish / Hebrew
#45
Saleh
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Sacha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#47
Sage
Meaning: Wise or sage herb
Origin: Latin / English
#48
Samir
Meaning: Companion in evening conversation
Origin: Arabic
#49
Shahzain
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Subhan
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Sofia
Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek
#52
Sophia
Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek
#53
Sienna
Meaning: Orange-red earth pigment
Origin: Italian place name
#54
Sophie
Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: French
#55
Scarlett
Meaning: Scarlet red
Origin: English
#56
Sara
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
#57
Summer
Meaning: Summer
Origin: English
#58
Sarah
Meaning: Princess or noblewoman
Origin: Hebrew
#59
Sadie
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
#60
Safa
Meaning: Purity or clarity
Origin: Arabic
#61
Syeda
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#62
Skye
Meaning: Cloud or Isle of Skye name
Origin: Scottish
#63
Savannah
Meaning: Open plain
Origin: Spanish
#64
Sylvie
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: French
#65
Skylar
Meaning: Scholar or sky association
Origin: English
#66
Seren
Meaning: Star
Origin: Welsh
#67
Stevie
Meaning: Crown or garland
Origin: English / Greek
#68
Serena
Meaning: Calm, serene
Origin: Latin
#69
Stella
Meaning: Star
Origin: Latin
#70
Selena
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Greek
#71
Skyla
Meaning: Scholar, shelter, or sky-associated modern form depending on root
Origin: Dutch / English modern usage
#72
Sydney
Meaning: Wide island or Saint-Denis place name
Origin: English / French place name
#73
Saoirse
Meaning: Freedom
Origin: Irish
#74
Sidra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#75
Safiyyah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#76
Sabrina
Meaning: Name of the River Severn
Origin: Celtic / Latin
#77
Siya
Meaning: Expansion, light, or black colour depending on language
Origin: Sanskrit / Zulu / Arabic
#78
Safiya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#79
Sumayyah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#80
Sapphire
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#81
Safaa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#82
Sia
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#83
Saanvi
Meaning: Name associated with the goddess Lakshmi; exact meaning varies by source
Origin: Sanskrit / modern Indian usage
#84
Sylvia
Meaning: Forest, woodland
Origin: Latin
#85
Sloane
Meaning: Raider or warrior
Origin: Irish
#86
Samantha
Meaning: Listener or told by God
Origin: Hebrew / Aramaic
#87
Saskia
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#88
Sana
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Selina
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#90
Shanaya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#91
Soraya
Meaning: The Pleiades star cluster
Origin: Persian / Arabic
#92
Stefania
Meaning: Crown or wreath
Origin: Italian
#93
Shelby
Meaning: Willow farm or ledge estate
Origin: English surname / place name
#94
Siara
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#95
Salma
Meaning: Safe, peaceful, or whole
Origin: Arabic
#96
Sama
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#97
Siena
Meaning: From Siena, the Italian city; also linked with sienna colour
Origin: Italian place name / colour name
#98
Sasha
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Russian / Greek
#99
Scott
Meaning: Scot or Gaelic speaker
Origin: Scottish / English
#100
Shawn
Meaning: Yahweh is gracious
Origin: Irish / Hebrew
#101
Sergio
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Shaun
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#103
Skyler
Meaning: Scholar
Origin: Dutch
#104
Sawyer
Meaning: Woodcutter
Origin: English
#105
Saul
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Salvador
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Steve
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#108
Shannon
Meaning: Old river
Origin: Irish / English
#109
Sterling
Meaning: Little star or excellent
Origin: English
#110
Stuart
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Sheldon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Stephan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Salvatore
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Santos
Meaning: Saints
Origin: Spanish / Filipino
#115
Sammy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Shayne
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Stephon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Shea
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Stewart
Meaning: Steward or household guardian
Origin: Scottish
#120
Seamus
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Sincere
Meaning: Genuine or honest
Origin: English / Latin
#122
Soren
Meaning: Stern
Origin: Danish
#123
Semaj
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Shaquille
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Stephanie
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Greek / French / English
#126
Sierra
Meaning: Mountain range
Origin: Spanish
#127
Sandra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Stacy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Serenity
Meaning: Peacefulness, calm
Origin: English virtue word
#130
Susan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Stacey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Sharon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Savanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Shayla
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Sonia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Stefanie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Shawna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Sheena
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Suzanne
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Sheila
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Simone
Meaning: He has heard
Origin: French / Hebrew
#142
Sarai
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
#143
Shana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Sandy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Sonya
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Shanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Shania
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Sally
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Shayna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Scottie
Meaning: Diminutive of Scott; Scottish person
Origin: Scottish / English
#151
Solana
Meaning: Sunny place or sunshine
Origin: Spanish
#152
Sevyn
Meaning: Modern Seven variant; the number seven
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#153
Stormi
Meaning: Storm; modern spelling variant
Origin: English nature word name
#154
Syaire
Meaning: Modern name; meaning varies by family usage
Origin: Modern American
#155
Sunday
Meaning: Day of the sun
Origin: English day name
#156
Sutton
Meaning: Southern settlement
Origin: English
#157
Scout
Meaning: One who listens or explores
Origin: English
#158
Story
Meaning: Tale or history
Origin: English
#159
Sanaa
Meaning: Radiance, brilliance, or work of art
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#160
Saniyah
Meaning: Radiant, splendid, or elevated
Origin: Arabic
#161
Samara
Meaning: Protected by God or evening conversation
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic
#162
Seo-a
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus graceful or beautiful A, depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#163
Seo-yun
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus shine, allow, or govern Yoon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#164
Si-a
Meaning: beginning, poetry, or vision Si plus graceful A depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#165
Su-a
Meaning: excellent, graceful, or long-lived Su plus beautiful A depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#166
Seo-yeon
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus beautiful, lotus, or connection Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#167
Seo-u
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus house, universe, or help Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#168
Seo-ha
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus great, summer, or river Ha depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#169
Su-jin
Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus precious, truthful, or treasure Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#170
Su-min
Meaning: excellent or long-lived Su plus clever, gentle, or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#171
Su-bin
Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus bright, guest, or elegant Bin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#172
So-yeon
Meaning: clear, small, or elegant So plus lotus, connection, or beauty Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#173
Sa-rang
Meaning: love in Korean
Origin: Korean
#174
Seul-gi
Meaning: wisdom or cleverness in native Korean
Origin: Korean
#175
Sol
Meaning: pine tree in Korean
Origin: Korean
#176
Seo-hyun
Meaning: auspicious, orderly, or refined Seo plus wise or worthy Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#177
Seon-young
Meaning: goodness or virtue Seon plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#178
So-young
Meaning: clear, small, or elegant So plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#179
Seung-hee
Meaning: victory or rising Seung plus joy or brightness Hee depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#180
Su-ji
Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#181
So-hee
Meaning: clear or elegant So plus joy or brightness Hee depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#182
Seo-jin
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#183
Sun-mi
Meaning: goodness or virtue Seon plus beauty Mi depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#184
Seung-yeon
Meaning: victory or rising Seung plus lotus, beauty, or connection Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#185
Seo-jun
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus talented, handsome, or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#186
Si-woo
Meaning: beginning, poetry, or vision Si plus house, universe, rain, or help Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#187
Su-ho
Meaning: excellent, long-lived, or protect Su plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#188
Si-yun
Meaning: beginning, poetry, or vision Si plus allow, govern, or shine Yun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#189
Seung-ho
Meaning: victory, rise, or inherit Seung plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#190
Seung-min
Meaning: victory or rise Seung plus clever, gentle, or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#191
Sang-hyun
Meaning: mutual, high, or constant Sang plus worthy, wise, or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#192
Sang-min
Meaning: mutual, high, or constant Sang plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#193
Seong-ho
Meaning: success, star, or sincere Seong plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#194
Seong-min
Meaning: sincere, success, or star Seong plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#195
Seong-jun
Meaning: sincere, success, or star Seong plus talented or handsome Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#196
Seok-jin
Meaning: stone, jewel, or clear Seok plus precious, truth, or advance Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#197
Seung-jun
Meaning: victory, rise, or inherit Seung plus talented or standard Jun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#198
Seung-hyun
Meaning: victory or rise Seung plus worthy, wise, or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#199
San
Meaning: mountain in Korean
Origin: Korean
#200
Seon-woo
Meaning: good, virtuous, or first Seon plus house, universe, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#201
Saem
Meaning: spring or fountain in Korean
Origin: Korean
#202
Seung-woo
Meaning: victory or rise Seung plus universe, house, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#203
Si-on
Meaning: beginning, poetry, or vision Si plus warmth, whole, or grace On depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#204
Si
Meaning: Scholar or gentleman
Origin: Vietnamese
#205
Son
Meaning: Mountain
Origin: Vietnamese
#206
Sukanya
Meaning: good girl or virtuous young woman
Origin: Thai
#207
Siriporn
Meaning: glory and blessing
Origin: Thai
#208
Somporn
Meaning: worthy blessing
Origin: Thai
#209
Somjit
Meaning: worthy heart or fitting mind
Origin: Thai
#210
Somchit
Meaning: worthy heart or fitting mind
Origin: Thai
#211
Sunan
Meaning: pleasing or delightful
Origin: Thai
#212
Sukhon
Meaning: fragrance or pleasant scent
Origin: Thai
#213
Sudarat
Meaning: fine or excellent jewel
Origin: Thai
#214
Sasithorn
Meaning: moon
Origin: Thai
#215
Sunisa
Meaning: good woman
Origin: Thai
#216
Saowalak
Meaning: beautiful qualities
Origin: Thai
#217
Supaporn
Meaning: gentle blessing
Origin: Thai
#218
Supatra
Meaning: good or noble woman
Origin: Thai
#219
Sirilak
Meaning: glorious qualities
Origin: Thai
#220
Sirirat
Meaning: glorious jewel
Origin: Thai
#221
Sakchai
Meaning: power and victory
Origin: Thai
#222
Somsak
Meaning: worthy power or fitting honour
Origin: Thai
#223
Somchai
Meaning: worthy man or man of victory
Origin: Thai
#224
Sombat
Meaning: fortune, wealth, property
Origin: Thai
#225
Somboon
Meaning: complete or abundant
Origin: Thai
#226
Sombun
Meaning: complete or abundant
Origin: Thai
#227
Somphon
Meaning: worthy strength
Origin: Thai
#228
Suchart
Meaning: born into a good life
Origin: Thai
#229
Sophon
Meaning: beautiful, auspicious, or shining
Origin: Thai
#230
Santi
Meaning: peace
Origin: Thai
#231
Saran
Meaning: refuge or protection
Origin: Thai
#232
Sukhum
Meaning: prudent or careful
Origin: Thai
#233
Suriya
Meaning: sun
Origin: Thai
#234
Sathit
Meaning: demonstrated or shown
Origin: Thai
#235
Sawat
Meaning: well-being or good fortune
Origin: Thai
#236
Somkiat
Meaning: worthy honour
Origin: Thai
#237
Sayan
Meaning: evening
Origin: Thai
#238
Suthin
Meaning: good day
Origin: Thai
#239
Sakura
Meaning: Cherry blossom
Origin: Japanese
#240
Sora
Meaning: Sky
Origin: Japanese / Korean
#241
Seojun
Meaning: Auspicious and handsome depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#242
Sylas
Meaning: Forest, woodland; Silas variant
Origin: Latin / English
#243
Stetson
Meaning: Son of Stephen
Origin: English surname
#244
Santana
Meaning: Saint Anne, from a Spanish surname and place name
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese surname
#245
Shepherd
Meaning: Sheep herder, guardian of sheep
Origin: English occupational surname
#246
Simeon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Shmuel
Meaning: Name of God or God has heard
Origin: Hebrew
#248
Shepard
Meaning: Shepherd, guardian of sheep
Origin: English occupational surname
#249
Slade
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#250
Stone
Meaning: Stone or rock
Origin: English nature word name / surname
#251
Shimon
Meaning: He has heard; Simon form
Origin: Hebrew
#252
Shlomo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Smith
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Salem
Meaning: Peace, or from Salem place names
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic / English place name
#255
Salman
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#256
Steele
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#257
Siddharth
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#258
Sebastien
Meaning: From Sebaste or venerable
Origin: French
#259
Syncere
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#260
Shaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#261
Sire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#262
Savion
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#263
Shamar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#264
Seven
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#265
Storm
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#266
Shaurya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#267
Stryker
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#268
Sky
Meaning: Sky
Origin: English
#269
Said
Meaning: Happy or fortunate
Origin: Arabic
#270
Shiv
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#271
Sabastian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#272
Samarth
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#273
Shaya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#274
Stellan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#275
Shalom
Meaning: Peace
Origin: Hebrew
#276
Sylis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#277
Sloan
Meaning: Raider or warrior
Origin: Irish surname
#278
Shlok
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#279
Shia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#280
Salomon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#281
Syrus
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#282
Sylus
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#283
Sahil
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#284
Sylar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#285
Samar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#286
Sylvester
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#287
Sameer
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#288
Selim
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#289
Scarlet
Meaning: Scarlet red
Origin: English colour name
#290
Saylor
Meaning: Sailor, boat worker
Origin: English occupational surname
#291
Selah
Meaning: Pause, reflection, or musical rest
Origin: Hebrew
#292
Saige
Meaning: Sage herb or wise one
Origin: English word name / Latin
#293
Scarlette
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#294
Sariah
Meaning: Princess of Yahweh, or traveller by Arabic root
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic-influenced modern English
#295
Sariyah
Meaning: Modern Sariah variant; princess or traveller imagery by root
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic-influenced modern English
#296
Samiyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#297
Sailor
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#298
Samira
Meaning: Companion in evening conversation
Origin: Arabic
#299
Sarahi
Meaning: Princess; Sarah elaboration
Origin: Hebrew / Spanish usage
#300
Sherlyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#301
Seraphina
Meaning: Fiery ones
Origin: Hebrew / Latin
#302
Selene
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Greek mythology
#303
Susanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#304
Saniya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#305
Sofie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#306
Skylah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#307
Skylynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#308
Silvia
Meaning: Forest or woods
Origin: Spanish
#309
Shirley
Meaning: Bright clearing
Origin: English
#310
Sanai
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#311
Shreya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#312
Samiya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#313
Soleil
Meaning: Sun
Origin: French
#314
Symphony
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#315
Sanaya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#316
Suri
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#317
Sarina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#318
Samia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#319
Shaylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#320
Stormy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#321
Samaya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#322
Salome
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#323
Serafina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#324
Savanah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#325
Sahana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#326
Shan
Meaning: Mountain, coral, or kind depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#327
Sheng
Meaning: Life, birth, or victory depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#328
Shi
Meaning: Poetry, stone, or generation depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#329
Shuang
Meaning: Frost, bright, or pair depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#330
Song
Meaning: Pine tree or praise depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#331
Sabah
Meaning: Morning
Origin: Arabic
#332
Salim
Meaning: Safe, sound, or whole
Origin: Arabic
#333
Shelley
Meaning: Clearing on a bank
Origin: English
#334
Sheridan
Meaning: Wild one or seeker
Origin: English
#335
Sancho
Meaning: Sacred or saintly
Origin: Spanish
#336
Sabine
Meaning: Sabine woman
Origin: French
#337
Sandrine
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: French
#338
Serge
Meaning: Servant or guardian
Origin: French
#339
Solange
Meaning: Religious or solemn
Origin: French
#340
Sylvain
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: French
#341
Siegfried
Meaning: Victory and peace
Origin: Germanic
#342
Sokrates
Meaning: Whole power
Origin: Greek
#343
Sotiria
Meaning: Salvation
Origin: Greek
#344
Sotirios
Meaning: Salvation
Origin: Greek
#345
Stavros
Meaning: Cross
Origin: Greek
#346
Stephanos
Meaning: Crown or wreath
Origin: Greek
#347
Shai
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Hebrew
#348
Shira
Meaning: Song
Origin: Hebrew
#349
Sinead
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Irish
#350
Siofra
Meaning: Elf or changeling
Origin: Irish
#351
Sorcha
Meaning: Bright or radiant
Origin: Irish
#352
Sian
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Welsh
#353
Siwan
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Welsh
#354
Sabina
Meaning: Sabine woman
Origin: Latin
#355
Sabinus
Meaning: Sabine man
Origin: Latin
#356
Sallustius
Meaning: Roman family name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Latin
#357
Salvia
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Latin
#358
Salvius
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Latin
#359
Secunda
Meaning: Second
Origin: Latin
#360
Secundus
Meaning: Second
Origin: Latin
#361
Septima
Meaning: Seventh
Origin: Latin
#362
Septimus
Meaning: Seventh
Origin: Latin
#363
Sergia
Meaning: Servant or guardian
Origin: Latin
#364
Sergius
Meaning: Servant or guardian
Origin: Latin
#365
Servia
Meaning: To preserve
Origin: Latin
#366
Servius
Meaning: To preserve
Origin: Latin
#367
Severa
Meaning: Stern
Origin: Latin
#368
Severina
Meaning: Stern
Origin: Latin
#369
Severinus
Meaning: Stern
Origin: Latin
#370
Severus
Meaning: Stern
Origin: Latin
#371
Silvana
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: Latin
#372
Silvanus
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: Latin
#373
Signe
Meaning: New victory
Origin: Scandinavian
#374
Sigurd
Meaning: Victory guardian
Origin: Scandinavian
#375
Sigrid
Meaning: Beautiful victory
Origin: Scandinavian
#376
Solveig
Meaning: Sun strength or hall strength
Origin: Scandinavian
#377
Sten
Meaning: Stone
Origin: Scandinavian
#378
Stig
Meaning: Path or wanderer
Origin: Scandinavian
#379
Sven
Meaning: Boy or young man
Origin: Scandinavian
#380
Svend
Meaning: Boy or young man
Origin: Scandinavian
#381
Seona
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Scottish
#382
Seumas
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Scottish
#383
Shona
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Scottish
#384
Sorley
Meaning: Summer traveller
Origin: Scottish
#385
Sandro
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Italian
#386
Simona
Meaning: He has heard
Origin: Italian
#387
Stefano
Meaning: Crown or wreath
Origin: Italian
How To Use This S Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of S names.
Gender Mix
This page currently includes 183 girl names, 192 boy names, and 12 unisex names beginning with S.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with S and baby boy names that start with S.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short S names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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S Name Snapshot
This snapshot is calculated from the names on this page, so it changes with the actual S shortlist rather than using generic baby-name advice.
Length Mix
Short names
47
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Syed, Sami, Seth, Sam, Shay, Sean.
Medium names
282
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Sonny, Samuel, Stanley, Spencer, Sidney, Stefan.
Long names
58
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Sebastian, Sullivan, Santiago, Sulaiman, Sulayman, Suleiman.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
90
Examples: Sacha, Sofia, Sophia, Sienna, Sara, Safa.
Ends in N
85
Examples: Sebastian, Sullivan, Sulaiman, Stefan, Sultan, Solomon.
Ends in E
39
Examples: Shane, Sage, Sophie, Sadie, Skye, Sylvie.
Ends in S
22
Examples: Silas, Santos, Seamus, Sylas, Sylis, Syrus.
Popular S Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count S names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Sophia rank #5 - 12,561 births
- Sofia rank #9 - 8,252 births
- Scarlett rank #32 - 5,644 births
- Sadie rank #50 - 4,168 births
- Stella rank #52 - 4,136 births
Boy names
View list- Sebastian rank #16 - 8,605 births
- Samuel rank #18 - 8,334 births
- Santiago rank #26 - 7,554 births
- Silas rank #71 - 4,639 births
- Sawyer rank #122 - 2,941 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Sebastian, Sonny, Samuel, Stanley, Syed, Spencer, Sidney, Sullivan.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Sebastian, Sonny, Samuel, Stanley, Sidney, Seth, Sam, Stefan.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Sidney, Saint, Sunny, Shiloh, Sai, Summer, Skye, Savannah.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Stanley, Silas, Safwan, Sage, Sienna, Summer, Skye, Savannah.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Samuel, Syed, Santiago, Sami, Seth, Sulaiman, Stefan, Saint.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Sevyn, Syaire, Story, Sylas, Stetson, Santana, Shepherd, Simeon.
How To Use This List
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