The below list of male names beginning with S can act as inspiration for first names and middle names for boys. While these are the most popular S names, some of them can still be unique enough to make your baby boy feel special and proud of it. Check out this list of the top baby boy names starting with S and find your favorites for your child. Some examples of men you may know with today’s popular boys’ names that start with S are:
- Samuel L. Jackson (American actor)
- Sebastian Maniscalco (American stand-up comedian)
- Sergio Leone (Italian film producer, director, and screenplay writer)
- Sterling Morrison (rock guitar player of Velvet Underground)
Top 100 Baby Boy Names That Start With S
Sebastian | Samuel |
Santiago | Silas |
Sawyer | Steven |
Simon | Spencer |
Stephen | Sean |
Stetson | Sullivan |
Sterling | Sergio |
Santino | Solomon |
Sage | Saint |
Seth | Shane |
Sonny | Shawn |
Shepherd | Sylas |
Soren | Sutton |
Saul | Santana |
Shiloh | Samson |
Sincere | Scott |
Sam | Samir |
Skyler | Salem |
Salvador | Stanley |
Santos | Seven |
Stefan | Salvatore |
Shepard | Sevyn |
Stone | Syncere |
Shlomo | Shai |
Shmuel | Shimon |
Slade | Simeon |
Semaj | Seamus |
Sekani | Shia |
Skylar | Shaun |
Sire | Smith |
Shea | Sol |
Sami | Steve |
Sunny | Sidney |
Stephan | Syed |
Sir | Sammy |
Scout | Stellan |
Steele | Shay |
Sultan | Slater |
Storm | Shalom |
Syrus | Shaya |
Shaan | Sky |
Savion | Sloan |
Sebastien | Said |
Shivansh | Samar |
Saif | Shaurya |
Summit | Samarth |
Salman | Stephon |
Sulaiman | Syaire |
Siddharth | Shayan |
Syre | Sheldon |
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Congratulations! You’ve finally found that you’ll be blessed with a baby boy soon. We’re sure the bundle of joy will fill your life with wonder, joy, and amazement. Now that you’ve found out the gender of the baby, it’s time you start your hunt for the perfect name. We think the letter S would make a perfect initial for your baby. S, one of the most compelling letters of the alphabet, is equivalent to one in numerology, the most authoritative number. Therefore, a child with this initial is destined to be successful and influential. The letter S also brings with itself confidence, determination, and conviction, which gives the bearer courage and will power. S boys are very appreciative of relationships and make good companions, but would require the support of their partner all the time. Furthermore, some of the most awesome baby boy names start with the letter S, such as Scott, Simon, and Stephen. But there are hundreds of new varieties, which you’re probably not aware of, such as Saacha, Saadhik, and Srecko. So start your hunt right away from MomJunction’s baby name list below.
Name | Gender | Meaning | |
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Saaadat | Boy | A person who is blissful and happy | |
Saabiq | Boy | Antecedent, prior, former | |
Saabir | Boy | A patient person | |
Saacha | Unisex | A person who helps and defends people | |
Saad | Boy | A blissful, happy person | |
Saadaat | Unisex | People who are lords, leaders and superiors | |
Saadah | Boy | A feeling of hapiness, blissfulnes and elation | |
Saadalla | Boy | A joy of God | |
Saadar | Boy | Respectful, respected | |
Saade | Boy | A blessing, profit or laughter | |
Saadee | Boy | The lord or the master | |
Saadhik | Boy | Winner | |
Saadhin | Boy | Work or achievement | |
Saadi | Boy | A person who is destined for happiness | |
Saadia | Boy | To recieve help from God | |
Saadin | Boy | The feirness an justice of religion | |
Saadiq | Boy | One who is honest and trustworty | |
Saaduddin | Boy | A justice and success of Islam religion | |
Saadullah | Boy | One who is Blessed of Allah | |
Saadya | Boy | God’s helper | |
Saafi | Boy | A person of pure and clean nature | |
Saafir | Boy | A person who is an ambassador, a pretty one | |
Saagar | Boy | An English surname meaning wise | |
Saagarik | Boy | Belonging to the ocean. | |
Saagh | Boy | One who is a good listener | |
Saaghir | Boy | A person who is os submissive, yielding nature | |
Saahib | Boy | One who is a follower, a companion | |
Saahir | Boy | A meagical, enxchanting person | |
Saajid | Boy | A person who worships God | |
Saakaar | Boy | The manifestation of God | |
Saaleh | Boy | A person with good heart | |
Saaleha | Boy | A pious, good and correct person | |
Saalih | Boy | One of good nature | |
Saalik | Boy | A person who is on the spiritual path | |
Saalim | Boy | The feeling of safety and security | |
Saaloot | Boy | The first King of Israel and Judah | |
Saamel | Boy | God has heard | |
Saami | Boy | A high, exalted, praised person | |
Saamir | Boy | Productive, fruit-bearing | |
Saanjh | Unisex | An evening, a latter part of the day | |
Saaqib | Boy | Arabic name for Boys meaning Piercig, sharp, keen | |
Saar | Boy | One who is like the storm | |
Saarang | Boy | The Moon and the Sun | |
Saaras | Boy | A swan-like person | |
Saarthik | Boy | The noble man | |
Saary | Boy | Quicksilver | |
Saatatya | Boy | Endless, never ending | |
Saatvik | Boy | Name of Lord Krishna | |
Sab | Boy | A lion | |
Sabaah | Boy | Light of the morning | |
Sabad | Boy | Guru’s words | |
Sabah | Boy | Muslim name meaning morning | |
Sabahat | Boy | A beautiful, handsome man | |
Sabal | Boy | One with great strenght | |
Sabala | Boy | One who is powerful | |
Saban | Boy | A soap maker | |
Sabaque | Boy | One that surpasses or excells | |
Sabar | Boy | To speed up a process | |
Sabastein | Boy | One who is revered | |
Sabastian | Boy | The vulnerable one | |
Sabat | Boy | One who is born on Saturday | |
Sabawoon | Boy | A Pashtun term for dawn or morning | |
Sabeeh | Boy | A beautiful and radiant person | |
Sabeer | Boy | A patient person | |
Sabeh | Boy | He who is pretty, handsome | |
Sabehrt | Boy | A self assured and inspirational person | |
Sabelo | Boy | Italian name meaning I vow to God | |
Sabeorht | Boy | A British Boy name | |
Saber | Boy | French word for sword | |
Sabern | Boy | One who is good with a sword | |
Sabert | Boy | A swordman | |
Sabghta | Boy | Color given by Allah, true faith, | |
Sabhajit | Boy | The celebrated one | |
Sabhya | Boy | A refined and civilized one | |
Sabih | Boy | One whose face emanates light | |
Sabiq | Boy | One who races others and competes with them in doing good deeds | |
Sabir | Boy | Patient, enduring person | |
Sabit | Boy | Firmly in place, or unshakeable. | |
Sabooh | Boy | A radiant one | |
Saboor | Boy | A patient person | |
Sabrang | Unisex | A rainbow | |
Sabri | Boy | On who has great patience | |
Sabriel | Boy | One who is resting | |
Sabry | Boy | One who is patient and quiet | |
Sabtu | Boy | Malay word for Saturday. | |
Sabuh | Boy | Radiantly bright one | |
Sabur | Boy | One who is patient | |
Saburo | Boy | Japanese name meaning brightness | |
Sabyasachi | Boy | A deceitful, insincire person | |
Sacchidananda | Boy | The feeling of complete bliss | |
Saccius | Boy | An empty and vain person. Form of name Cassius. | |
Saccus | Boy | A Latin word meaning bag, sack | |
Sach | Boy | The Lord remembers | |
Sacha | Unisex | The defender an helper of men | |
Sachan | Boy | A person who is friendly | |
Sachchit | Boy | A person who is consciouss, but joyful | |
Sachdeep | Boy | Indian name meaning the Light of the Truth | |
Sachdev | Boy | The Truth of the God | |
Sachdhian | Boy | A person who is captivated in truth | |
Sachet | Boy | The joy the consciousness brings |
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S- Names for BoysS baby names and what they mean, with 370 results. The more fashionable boy names in this list are Sage (#438), Santiago (#81), Sawyer (#99), Sebastian (#18) and Sterling (#409), while Sales (TOP 2%) and Shin (1%) are common S- surnames. Here is the list of S- names for girls. Saad Saahdia, var. Seadya, Saadya Saarik, var. Sariq, Sareeq, Sareek, Saariq Saber, var. Sabre, Sabr Sabino, var. Savino, Savin, Sabin, Sabeeno Sable Sacha1, var. Sasha1, Sascha1 Sikander, Saunders, Saunder, Sascha2, Sasha2, Sandy▼, Sandie, Sandro, Sandros, Sandor, Sandero, Sacha2, Sander Sachar, var. Sacar Sacheverell, var. Sachie Sachiel, var. Sachiell Sachio Sackville Sadiki, var. Sadeeki Sadler, var. Saddler Safford Saffron, var. Saphron, Saffren, Saffran Sagan Sage▲, var. Sayge, Saige Sagiv, var. Segev Quick ReferenceSummary Index of names [and variants] for S- names for boys. 1. Saad — Sagiv [Top] |
Saana f Finnish
From the name of a mountain in northern Finland.
Sabas m Spanish
From the Greek name Σάββας (Sabbas), which was derived from Hebrew סַבָא (sava’) meaning «old man, grandfather». Saints bearing this name include a 4th-century Gothic martyr, a 5th-century Cappadocian hermit, and a 12th-century archbishop of Serbia who is the patron saint of that country.
Sabeen f Urdu
Possibly from Arabic meaning «follower of another religion», a name given to the Prophet Muhammad and other Muslims by non-Muslim Arabs.
Sabina f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovene, Russian, Croatian, Swedish, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Sabinus, a Roman cognomen meaning «a Sabine» in Latin. The Sabines were an ancient people who lived in central Italy, their lands eventually taken over by the Romans after several wars. According to legend, the Romans abducted several Sabine women during a raid, and when the men came to rescue them, the women were able to make peace between the two groups. This name was borne by several early saints.
Sable f English (Modern)
From the English word meaning «black», derived from the name of the black-furred mammal native to Northern Asia, ultimately of Slavic origin.
Sabrina f English, Italian, German, French, Spanish
Latinized form of Habren, the original Welsh name of the River Severn. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Sabrina was the name of a princess who was drowned in the Severn. Supposedly the river was named for her, but it is more likely that her name was actually derived from that of the river, which is of unknown meaning. She appears as a water nymph in John Milton’s masque Comus (1634).… [more]
Saburō m Japanese
From Japanese 三 (sabu) meaning «three» and 郎 (rō) meaning «son». This was traditionally a name for the third son. Other kanji combinations are possible as well.
Sacagawea f Indigenous American
Probably from Hidatsa tsakáka wía meaning «bird woman». Alternatively it could originate from the Shoshone language and mean «boat puller». This name was borne by a Native American woman who guided the explorers Lewis and Clark. She was of Shoshone ancestry but had been abducted in her youth and raised by a Hidatsa tribe.
Sacheverell m English (Rare)
From a now extinct English surname that was derived from a Norman place name. It was occasionally given in honour of the English preacher Henry Sacheverell (1674-1724), especially by the Sitwell noble family.
Sachie f Japanese
From Japanese 幸 (sachi) meaning «happiness, good luck» and 枝 (e) meaning «branch» or 恵 (e) meaning «favour, benefit». Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Sachiko f Japanese
From Japanese 幸 (sachi) meaning «happiness, good luck» and 子 (ko) meaning «child». Other kanji combinations are possible.
Sachin m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu
From Sanskrit सत्य (satya) meaning «true, real». A famous bearer is the retired Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar (1973-).
Sa’d m Arabic
Means «fortune, good luck» in Arabic. Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas was a military commander during the early years of Islam, serving under the Prophet Muhammad and his successor Umar.
Sadaf f Arabic
Means «seashell, mother-of-pearl» in Arabic.
Sadb f Irish Mythology, Old Irish
Probably derived from the old Celtic root *swādu- meaning «sweet». This was a common name in medieval Ireland. In Irish mythology Sadb was a woman transformed into a deer. She was the mother of Oisín by Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Saddam m Arabic
Means «one who confronts» in Arabic.
Säde f Finnish
Means «ray of light» in Finnish.
Sa’di m Arabic
Means «fortunate, lucky» in Arabic.
Safa m & f Persian, Turkish, Arabic
Persian and Turkish form of Safaa or Safaa’, as well as an alternate Arabic transcription of either of those names.
Safaa f & m Arabic
Means «pure», from Arabic صفا (safa). As-Safaa is the name of one of the two sacred hills near Mecca. This can also be an alternate transcription of Arabic صفاء (see Safaa’).
Safaa’ f & m Arabic
Means «serenity, clarity» in Arabic.
Saffron f English (Rare)
From the English word that refers either to a spice, the crocus flower from which it is harvested, or the yellow-orange colour of the spice. It is derived via Old French from Arabic زعفران (za’faran), itself probably from Persian meaning «gold leaves».
Saga f Norse Mythology, Swedish, Icelandic
From Old Norse Sága, possibly meaning «seeing one», derived from sjá «to see». This is the name of a Norse goddess, possibly connected to Frigg. As a Swedish and Icelandic name, it is also derived from the unrelated word saga «story, fairy tale, saga».
Sage f & m English (Modern)
From the English word sage, which denotes either a type of spice or else a wise person.
Sagi m Hebrew
Means «elevated, sublime» in Hebrew.
Sagrario f Spanish
Means «sanctuary, tabernacle» in Spanish, derived from Latin sacrarium. It is taken from an epithet of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Sagrario, and is associated with Toledo Cathedral.
Sahak m Armenian
Armenian form of Isaac. This was the name of a 5th-century patriarch of the Armenian Church.
Sa’id m Arabic
Means «happy, lucky» in Arabic. This was the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Saima 2 f Finnish, Estonian
From Saimaa, the name of the largest lake in Finland. The etymology of the lake’s name is unknown.
Saint m English (Modern)
From the English word, ultimately from Latin sanctus «holy, saintly».
Saira f Urdu
Possibly means «traveller» in Arabic.
Sajjad m Arabic
Means «kneeling in prayer, prostration» in Arabic.
Sakchai m Thai
Derived from Thai ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning «power, honour» and ชัย (chai) meaning «victory».
Sakhr m Arabic
Means «solid rock» in Arabic. This name appears in the poems of the 7th-century poetess Al-Khansa.
Saki f Japanese
From Japanese 咲 (sa) meaning «blossom» and 希 (ki) meaning «hope», besides other combinations of kanji characters.
Sakiko f Japanese
From Japanese 咲 (saki) meaning «blossom» and 子 (ko) meaning «child», as well as other combinations of kanji characters.
Sakura f Japanese
From Japanese 桜 (sakura) meaning «cherry blossom», though it is often written using the hiragana writing system. It can also come from 咲 (saku) meaning «blossom» and 良 (ra) meaning «good, virtuous, respectable» as well as other kanji combinations.
Sakurako f Japanese
From Japanese 桜 (sakura) meaning «cherry blossom» and 子 (ko) meaning «child». Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Salacia f Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin sal meaning «salt». This was the name of the Roman goddess of salt water.
Salah ad-Din m Arabic
Means «righteousness of religion» from Arabic صلاح (salah) meaning «righteousness» combined with دين (din) meaning «religion, faith». A famous bearer of this name was the sultan Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, known in the western world as Saladin, the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt in the 12th century. He recaptured Jerusalem from the crusaders and repelled the invaders of the Third Crusade. Salah ad-Din was an honourific; his birth name was Yusuf.
Salambek m Chechen
Derived from Arabic سلام (salam) meaning «peace» combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning «chieftain, master».
Salem 2 f & m English (Modern)
From the name of a biblical town, שָׁלֵם (Shalem) in Hebrew, meaning «complete, safe, peaceful». According to the Old Testament this was the town where Melchizedek was king. It is usually identified with Jerusalem. Many places are named after the biblical town, most in America, notably a city in Massachusetts where the infamous Salem witch trials occurred in 1692.
Salih m Arabic, Turkish, Bosnian
Means «virtuous» in Arabic. According to the Quran this was the name of an early Arabian prophet.
Salil m Arabic
Means «sword» or «son» in Arabic.
Salim m Arabic
Means «safe, sound, intact» in Arabic, derived from the root سَلِمَ (salima) meaning «to be safe». This transcription represents two different Arabic names: سليم, in which the second vowel is long, and سالم, in which the first vowel is long.
Salina f English
Perhaps an invented name based on similar-sounding names such as Selina.
Salisu m Western African, Hausa
From Arabic ثالث (thalith) meaning «third», sometimes added to a shared given name to indicate the third sibling bearing it.
Salme f Estonian
From Estonian salm meaning «poem, verse». This name appears in the Estonian national epic Kalevipoeg (1857) by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald.
Salome f English (Rare), German (Rare), Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From an Aramaic name that was related to the Hebrew word שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning «peace». According to the historian Josephus this was the name of the daughter of Herodias (the consort of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee). In the New Testament, though a specific name is not given, it was a daughter of Herodias who danced for Herod and was rewarded with the head of John the Baptist, and thus Salome and the dancer have traditionally been equated.… [more]
Saltanat f Kazakh
Means «festival, celebration» in Kazakh.
Salut f Catalan
Means «health» or «cheers» in Catalan.
Salvador m Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan
Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan form of the Late Latin name Salvator, which meant «saviour», referring to Jesus. A famous bearer of this name was the Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí (1904-1989).
Salvius m Ancient Roman
Roman family name derived from Latin salvus meaning «safe». This was the family name of the short-lived Roman emperor Otho. It was also borne by several early saints.
Salvo m Italian
Variant of Salvio (see Salvius) or directly from Italian salvo meaning «safe».
Salwa f Arabic
Means «comfort, solace» in Arabic.
Sam 2 m Persian, Persian Mythology
Means «fire» in Persian (from an earlier Iranian root meaning «black»). This is the name of a hero in the 10th-century Persian epic the Shahnameh.
Səma f Azerbaijani
Means «sky» in Azerbaijani, ultimately from Arabic سما (sama).
Samael m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Means «severity of God» in Hebrew. This is the name of an archangel in Jewish tradition, described as a destructive angel of death.
Samantha f English, Italian, Dutch
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Samuel, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ἄνθος (anthos) meaning «flower»). It originated in America in the 18th century but was fairly uncommon until 1964, when it was popularized by the main character on the television show Bewitched.
Samar 1 f Arabic
Means «evening conversation» in Arabic, from the root سَمَرَ (samara) meaning «to talk in the evening».
Samara f English (Modern), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly derived from the name of the city of Samarra (in Iraq) or Samara (in Russia). The former appears in the title of the novel Appointment in Samarra (1934) by John O’Hara, which refers to an ancient Babylonian legend about a man trying to evade death. Alternatively, this name could be derived from the word for the winged seeds that grow on trees such as maples and elms.… [more]
Samnang m & f Khmer
Means «luck, fortune» in Khmer.
Samo m Slovene, Medieval Slavic
Meaning uncertain. This was the name of a 7th-century ruler of the Slavs, who established a kingdom including parts of modern Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. He was possibly of Frankish origin.
Sampo m Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Finnish mythology this is the name of a magical artifact (perhaps a mill) created by the smith god Ilmarinen.
Sampson 2 m English
From an English surname that was itself derived from a medieval form of the given name Samson.
Samson m Biblical, English, French, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name שִׁמְשׁוֹן (Shimshon), derived from שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh) meaning «sun». Samson was an Old Testament hero granted exceptional strength by God. His mistress Delilah betrayed him and cut his hair, stripping him of his power. Thus he was captured by the Philistines, blinded, and brought to their temple. However, in a final act of strength, he pulled down the pillars of the temple upon himself and his captors.… [more]
Samuel m English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Jewish, Biblical
From the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemu’el) meaning «name of God», from the roots שֵׁם (shem) meaning «name» and אֵל (‘el) meaning «God». Other interpretations have the first root being שָׁמַע (shama’) meaning «to hear» leading to a meaning of «God has heard». As told in the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament, Samuel was the last of the ruling judges. He led the Israelites during a period of domination by the Philistines, who were ultimately defeated in battle at Mizpah. Later he anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel, and even later anointed his successor David.… [more]
Samwise m Literature
Means «simple, half wise» from Old English sam «half» and wis «wise». This is the name of a hobbit in J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings (1954). Samwise Gamgee, often called Sam, is the faithful companion of Frodo on his quest to destroy the One Ring. Samwise is an English-like translation of his true hobbit name Banazîr.
Sanaa f Arabic
Means «brilliance, radiance, splendour» in Arabic.
Sanaz f Persian
Possibly means «full of grace» in Persian.
Sancho m Spanish, Portuguese
Possibly a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Sanctius, which was derived from the word sanctus meaning «saintly, holy». Alternatively, Sancho and Sanctius may be derived from an older Iberian name. This was the name of a 9th-century saint who was martyred by the Moors at Córdoba. It was also borne by several Spanish and Portuguese kings. Miguel de Cervantes used it in his novel Don Quixote (1605), where it belongs to the squire of Don Quixote.
Sandalio m Spanish
Spanish form of Sandalius, possibly a Latinized form of a Gothic name composed of the elements swinþs «strong» and wulfs «wolf». It also nearly coincides with Latin sandalium «sandal». This was the name of a 9th-century Spanish saint martyred by the Moors.
Sandeep m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Alternate transcription of Hindi/Marathi संदीप, Bengali সন্দীপ, Gurmukhi ਸੰਦੀਪ, Gujarati સંદિપ, Kannada ಸಂದೀಪ್, Malayalam സന്ദീപ്, Telugu సందీప్, Tamil சந்தீப் or Nepali सन्दीप (see Sandip).
Sandip m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Means «blazing» in Sanskrit.
Sandra f Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Czech, Romanian
Short form of Alessandra. It was introduced to the English-speaking world by author George Meredith, who used it for the heroine in his novel Emilia in England (1864) and the reissued version Sandra Belloni (1887). A famous bearer is the American actress Sandra Bullock (1964-).
Sandro m Italian, Georgian
Short form of Alessandro (Italian) or Aleksandre (Georgian). Sandro Botticelli was an Italian Renaissance artist, the painter of The Birth of Venus and other famous works.
Sandy m & f English
Originally a diminutive of Alexander. As a feminine name it is a diminutive of Alexandra or Sandra. It can also be given in reference to the colour.
Sanford m English
From an English surname, originally from a place name, which meant «sand ford» in Old English.
Sang m & f Korean
From Sino-Korean 常 (sang) meaning «common, frequent, regular» or other characters that are pronounced similarly.
Sang-Hun m Korean
From Sino-Korean 尚 (sang) meaning «still, yet» combined with 勛 (hun) meaning «meritorious deed, rank». Other hanja characters can form this name as well.
Sango f Popular Culture
Means «coral» in Japanese. This name is used in the Japanese comic book and television show InuYasha.
Sani 1 m Arabic
Means «brilliant, splendid» in Arabic.
Sani 2 m Western African, Hausa
From Arabic ثان (thani) meaning «second». If two or more siblings share the same given name, this name may be appended to that of the second.
Sanjay m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Modern form of Sanjaya.
Sanjaya m Hinduism
Means «completely victorious, triumphant» in Sanskrit. This is the name of a royal official in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata.
Sansa f Literature
Invented by the author George R. R. Martin for the character of Sansa Stark in his series A Song of Ice and Fire, published beginning 1996, and the television adaptation Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Santiago m Spanish, Portuguese
Means «Saint James», derived from Spanish santo «saint» combined with Yago, an old Spanish form of James, the patron saint of Spain. This is the name of the capital city of Chile, as well as several other cities in the Spanish-speaking world.
Santo m Italian
Means «saint» in Italian, ultimately from Latin sanctus.
Santos m Spanish
Means «saints» in Spanish. It is used in reference to the Christian festival Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day) celebrated on November 1.
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The United States of America has always influenced how we think and do certain things. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration if someone says that the USA has had an impact on his/her child’s name. Over the years, the USA has introduced many interesting names. Though some of these names have a Latin or English background, they are classic names from the United States.
So, if you are looking for strong American boy names, this article is ideal. Here is a list of cute, classic, interesting American male names.
Unique and Popular American Baby Boy Names
American names are quite popular as they have unique meanings and sound wonderful to the ear. In this list, we have unique and popular American names for baby boys, along with their meanings.
1. Adam
Adam is the oldest name in the world! In the year 1960, it became a famous cowboy name. Even today, the name is famous and used by millions of parents worldwide. The name means “man”.
2. Andrew
The name Andrew is highly appealing and is a true classic. This is an English name, which means “manly” or “brave”.
3. Anthony
Anthony is a renowned American name. However, it was derived from “Antoni”, a Roman name. The name means “highly praiseworthy”.
4. Arthur
Anyone who is in awe of war and history would know that Arthur signifies the knights in a kingdom. This English name translates to “courageous and noble”.
5. Asher
Wouldn’t it be great to hold a baby boy in your arms? Asher would be the most suitable name for your little man, as it means “happy and blessed”.
6. Brandon
Indeed, this is one of the cutest names you can give your baby boy. Brandon means “broom or weed-covered hill”.
7. Benjamin
For generations, parents have named their baby boys “Benjamin”. Maybe this is because the name carries so much significance in the Bible. This name translates to “a favourite son”.
8. Charles
Do you wish your baby boy all the freedom in this world? Do you want him to experience all ups and downs through amazing experiences? If yes, name him Charles. This name means “free man”.
9. Christian
Another interesting yet popular name would be Christian. As suggested by the name, it means “follower of Christ”.
10. Daniel
Daniel is a much-used classic name in America. It means “God” or “judge”.
11. David
The talk about classic names will be incomplete without “David”. The name translates to “beloved”.
12. Eric
If you are hunting for classic and cute names from America for your baby boy, the list will be incomplete without Eric. Eric translates to “everlasting ruler”.
13. Ethan
Every parent would want their baby boy to be strong and blissful all the time. And, that is why you should choose a wise name for your son. Pick Ethan, which translates to “enduring and strong”.
14. Frank
Some believe that the name Frank has a warm and elderly emotion attached to it! After all, many of us would have a grandpa named Frank. This name topped the list of classic names from the 1880s to the 1930s. The name frank means “free one” or “Frenchman”.
15. Fred
Fred is the modern version of Frederick. It means “peace ruler”.
16. George
Just like Fred, the name George was also becoming famous. This is also a mighty name for your baby boy. George means “farmer” or “tiller of soil”.
17. Graham
The name means “gravelled homestead”. Well, if you are looking for an uncommon American name for your baby boy, Graham would be a perfect choice.
18. Henry
Henry is a repeated name in English and American history. Henry translates to “home ruler”.
19. Harry
Another name that means “home ruler” would be Harry. It is a stylish name to choose for your little one.
20. Issac
This name is spelled in multiple ways. One, it can be written as “Issac”. Two, it can also be written as “Isaac”. The choice is left to you! The name means “he will laugh”.
21. Isaiah
If you are looking for a powerful name from the Bible, Isaiah is what you need. Isaiah is a Biblical name that means “God is salvation”.
22. James
Sometimes, the classic names are always interesting and easy to choose from. Who could say no to “James”? This is an English name that translates to “supplanter”.
23. Jonathan
You will find the name Jonathan in the Old Testament of the Bible. Till the late 1950s, the name was used by most American parents. The name means “to give”.
24. Julian
Julian is quite a famous name in America. However, the name has a Greek origin. And, it means “downy bearded”.
25. Jack
Do you want to give your baby boy a cute name? If yes, Jack is a great choice. Jack translates to “God is gracious”.
26. Keith
Though this name hails from the woods of Scotland, it is famous in America. It is a cute name for any baby boy. The name means “wood”.
27. Ken
This is a rare name for boys. The name Ken means “healthy, strong and handsome”. Can you find a better name with a finer meaning for your baby?
28. Louis
Since Kate and William of English royalty named their third child Louis, the name became extremely famous. Louis means “famous warrior”.
29. Leo
Do you want to name your child after a star sign? The name translates to “lion” or “brave people”.
30. Mike
For generations, people have named their baby boys Michael and then cut it short to Mike. Mike means “gift from God”.
31. Max
When you want a short but cute name for your baby boy, “Max” is a perfect choice. Max translates to “greatest”.
32. Nathan
If you have been watching “One Tree Hill”, you will be aware of this fancy name. This is a Native American boy name. Nathan means “He gave”.
33. Noah
Ready to rest your quest for Native American boy names? If yes, pick Noah. Noah is a renowned Biblical name which means “to rest”.
34. Oliver
There is so much significance behind this name, which is repeated in the Bible. The name Oliver means “the olive tree”, which indirectly means “dignity and beauty”.
35. Olin
Olin is an uncommon but cute name for baby boys. There are so many meanings for this rare pick. However, the most common meanings would be “a quake”, “to inherit” or “movement”.
36. Paul
Another Bible name for you to choose from would be “Paul”. This American name translates to “small”.
37. Patrick
For centuries, the name Patrick has been used by parents. This can be attributed to its noble meaning. Patrick means “nobleman”.
38. Quinn
Quinn is a Native American name for baby boys. The name translates to “counsel”.
39. Que
Looking for another different name for your baby boy? There are so many classic American names to look for. And Que is one such name. It means “rock or cliff”.
40. Ryan
Isn’t your baby boy a small prince? Name him Ryan which means “little king”.
41. Robert
With so many Hollywood actors with this name, it means nothing but “bright fame”.
42. Richard
For generations, Richard was a name chosen for the kings. This means “rich, hardy, brave, powerful, and king”.
43. Sean
The talk about cute American names with a classic touch will be incomplete without Sean. This name means “God is gracious”.
44. Stephen
Looking for a name that would crown your son? If yes, pick Stephen, which means “crown”.
45. Shane
Looking for another name that means “God is gracious”? If yes, consider yourself lucky. Shane is a modern name which means the same.
46. Timothy
If you are giving thanks to God for your handsome baby boy, you should pick a name that reflects your mind. Choose Timothy, which means “honouring God”.
47. Thomas
Are you blessed with two baby boys? If yes, name one Thomas, which means “twin”.
48. Theodore
This classic name means “gift of God”.
49. Ula
Indeed, having a baby boy is a blessing from God. This is why you should name him Ula, which means “wealthy”.
50. Uriel
Uriel means “God is my light”. This is a rare and lovely pick for your baby boy.
51. Valentino
Valentino translates to “brave”.
52. Val
Another uncommon American name for a baby boy would be Val. Val means “strong”.
53. William
This is a famous name that translates to “A willing protector”.
54. Will
Some consider Will as the shorter version of William. Nevertheless, Will has a unique meaning. It means “desiring peace”.
55. Xena
Xena means “welcoming and hospitable”.
56. Xavier
Xavier is widely used from the collection of native American Boy names. It translates to “new house or bright”.
57. Yale
This is a beautiful name, probably a name for those who are keen on education! Yale means “fertile upland”.
58. Yoel
Once again, here is a name that shows your love and thanks to God. Yoel means “God prevails or Lord is God”.
59. Zak
The list of cute names will be incomplete without Zak. However, Zak has a deep meaning, which is “God remembers”.
60. Zaki
A classic name that is also unique is Zaki. And, this name translates to “bright and pure”.
Classic and Common American Names for Boys
Below is a wonderful list of the most classic and common American names.
1. Christopher
Greek ancestry gives the name Christopher, “carrying Christ”, to boys. The Greek Cypriot title Christos, which alludes to Christ, is a component of the ancient name Christopher.
2. Donald
Scottish in origin, the name Donald for boys means “proud chief”. The Macdonald clan of Scotland, one of the oldest in the region, respects this ancient name.
3. John
The name John, which means “God is generous”, is of Hebrew origin for men. It is derived from the name “Yohannan”. Despite having biblical roots, it is still a well-liked choice for males worldwide.
4. Joseph
The male name Joseph is of Hebrew origin and frequently appears in the Christian Bible. The name Joseph, which means “Jehovah shall add” in Hebrew, is rooted in several cherished and upright characters.
5. Kenneth
Kenneth is a boy’s name of Scottish origin. It means “good-looking”, among other things. Equally appealing is the alternative, “fire born”.
6. Mark
For boys, the name Mark has Scottish roots. The phrase “committed to Mars” relates to the Roman god of war rather than planetary fervour.
7. Steven
The name Steven is a British-born baby boy’s name. This name, a combination of the Dutch and English names Stefan and Stephen, means “crown” and “wreath”.
Cool American Baby Boy Names
Here is a list of very cool American baby boy names, you will like and admire.
1. Boston
Boston is a baby boy name of British origin meaning “a town by the woods”.
2. Branson
Branson is a boy’s name of English origin that means “son of the raven”.
3. Dakota
Dakota is a unisex name of Native American origin, meaning “friend”.
4. Denver
Denver is a gender-neutral name of French and Old English origins, meaning “green valley” or “from Anvers”.
5. Edison
Edison is a male name of English origin, meaning “the son of Edward”.
6. Ford
Ford is a classy American boy name having English origin. It means “dweller at the ford”.
7. Grant
Grant is an English name derived from the French word grand, meaning “tall” or “large”.
8. Hendrix
Hendrix is originally a surname, stemming from the old Germanic name Henry and Heinrich. It means “ruler of the home”.
9. Houston
Houston is a boy name of Scottish, English and Irish origins. It was traditionally used as a last name and means “from Hugh’s town”.
10. Hudson
Hudson is an English name having German roots. It was originally a last name meaning ‘son of Hudd”.
11. Jefferson
Jefferson is a boy’s name of Old English origin, meaning ‘son of Jeffrey”.
12. Knox
The name Knox is a boy’s name of Scottish origin. It means “round hill”.
13. Lincoln
Lincoln is a surname and masculine given the name of Old English origin that means “lake”.
14. Madden
Madden is often used as a surname and is a gender-neutral name coming from the Irish word Madra which means “little dog”.
15. Memphis
Memphis is a gender-neutral name with Egyptian, Greek, and Native American origins. It means “enduring” and “beautiful”.
16. Orlando
The name Orlando is a boy’s name having Italian origin, meaning “famous throughout the land”.
17. Phoenix
Phoenix is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin that means “purplish-red”.
18. Princeton
Princeton is a classy male name of English origin, meaning “princely town”.
19. Stetson
Stetson is a popular American name with an English origin, meaning ‘son of Stephen”.
Native American Names for Boys & Their Meanings
Here is a wonderful list of Native American names and their beautiful meanings.
1. Ahuli
Ahuli is a significantly native name for boys. It means “the holy drum”.
2. Atohi
The name Atohi is a name for boys and means “woods”. Atohi is rooted in the name Adahy, derived from the Cherokee language.
3. Diwali
This name is derived from the Sanskrit term Deepavali, which means “row of lights”. The festival generally symbolises the victory of good over evil.
4. Onacona
Onacona is a beautiful name for boys meaning “white owl”. As per popular folklore, owls are very significant to the culture of the Cherokee people.
5. Sequoyah
Sequoyah is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning ‘sparrow”. It is also believed to be derived from the Cherokee word siqua which means “hog”.
6. Tsiyi
Tsiyi is a unique Cherokee baby name that means “canoe”. As per folklore, it symbolises the indigenous peoples” sovereignty and resilience in their culture and history.
7. Waya
Waya is a boy’s name that means “wolf”. Waya is a mythical character who pays homage to the wolf, the most respected creature in Native American culture.
Trendy American Boy Names
Parents nowadays love to keep up with the trends. This often comes into play even when it comes to naming their children. Here is a list of trendy American boy names that you can choose from:
1. Adonis
Adonis is a Greek-inspired baby boy’s name. Greek mythology enthusiasts will be familiar with the story of the mortal man who was completely enamoured with the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite.
2. Apollo
Apollo is a Greek-inspired boy’s name that will undoubtedly highlight your child’s ferocious side. Despite the fact that this name signifies “destroyer”, Apollo refers to a legendary character from Greek and Roman mythology.
3. Archie
Archie, the endearing and retro-chic moniker for the Scottish and English Archibald, has earned the right to stand alone. The Old High German word Ercanbald, which means “really courageous, brave”, is where the incredibly elegant and dignified Archibald gets its name.
4. Benicio
Benicio is a Latin baby boy name that means “blessed”. This name is a variation of Benedict, which derives from Benedictus.
5. Bode
Bode is an American-born boy’s name that means “order” or “command”.
6. Bowie
Scottish in origin, the gender-neutral name Bowie means “yellow-haired” or “blond”.
7. Bridger
British-born boys are given the name Bridger. This surname dates to the 14th century and references someone who resided close to a bridge. The name has a significant historical significance in America, bringing this water-loving spirit over the Atlantic.
8. Creed
“Guiding principle”, “doctrine”, or “belief” are the meanings of the Latin and British-derived masculine name “creed”.
9. Eason
Eason, of Scottish origin, is a boy’s name that means ‘son of Adam”.
10. Fox
The name Fox, primarily given to boys and is of British origin, derives from the bushy-tailed wild animal.
11. Franco
The boy’s name Franco comes from the Latin word Francis, which signifies “free man” or “frenchman”.
12. Grey
Grey is a name with British origins that is gender-neutral. This name, which means “grey-haired”, isn”t just for people with silver hair, though! This gender-neutral colour alias has a sense of both elegance and edge.
13. Hakeem
Arabic in origin and infused with intellectual fire, Hakeem is a boy’s name. Hakeem, which derives from the Arabic word hakim, still means ‘smart” and “learned”, implying that the person who bears it is a well of in-depth knowledge.
14. Karim
Karim is an Arabic baby boy’s name. It is derived from the Arabic name Kareem, which means “generous” and “honorable” in the traditional sense.
15. Kenji
Today, Kenji is a suitable name for a young boy who can appear anywhere on the family tree. Kenji was one of many Japanese names indicating a baby’s family position. The trendy-sounding named Kenji, which traditionally means ‘second son”, may have inherited some of the wildness and free-spiritedness of middle children. Additionally, the name implies “clever”, ‘strong”, and “healing”—all admirable qualities to give your child.
16. Kingsley
Kingsley is a man name that has English ancestry. It has Anglo-Saxon origins and has been used for males since the 19th century; its meaning is “king’s meadow”.
17. Kobe
Kobe is a boy’s name with Hungarian roots, a shortened version of Kobi and Coby. But this well-liked name has historical roots all throughout the world and still has many connotations. Biblical times are when the name Kobe is first recorded using the spelling “Koby”. Jacob is given the nickname Koby in both Hebrew and Greek. Kobe means “tortoise” or “turtle” in Swahili.
18. Kye
Kye, a baby boy with an international name with Welsh, Scandinavian, Greek, and Gaelic roots, will undoubtedly be born prepared for an adventure. This name has various possible meanings because of its varied origins. But one thing is certain: the key to your heart will surely be in the hands of this “keeper of the keys”.
19. Kylo
Kylo is a name of Latin and American roots that is gender-neutral. The Latin word caelum means ‘sky” or “divine”, which is certain to fit a baby’s heavenly soul.
20. Mikael
A boy’s name with Scandinavian roots is Mikael. The Hebrew name Michael is shortened to this name, which means “who resembles God”.
21. Nyall
Niall is a manly name with Irish roots that will instil confidence in the baby. It is derived from the Old Irish word “niadh”, which means “champion”.
22. Rio
Rio is a name that can be used for either gender and is of Spanish origin. This name, which was inspired by nature, might be ideal for the child who is about to enter your life.
23. Saint
Saint is a name with Latin roots that is gender-neutral. This name, which derives from the Latin word Sanctus and means “holy”, is used by Christians to identify individuals who are near to God.
24. Shepherd
Shepard is a British boy’s name that derives from the Old English sceaphierde, meaning ‘sheep herder”, and denotes a natural leader.
25. Stoker
“One who tends to the fire” is the meaning of the boy’s name Stoker, which is of Christian origin.
26. Zayn
Arabic in origin, the name Zayn is largely a gender-neutral name that means Beautiful and Ornamental.
27. Zyaire
The name Zyaire is of African origin for boys. It is a spelling variation of the word “river”, Zaire.
Undeniably, you have so many beautiful, cute names to choose from. Some of these names are famous in the USA, but they have histories that spread across Roman, Greek and Latin kingdoms. Choosing a name for your baby boy is not an easy task. But, with the right meaning and desire in mind, you will be able to make a great choice!