Classic Boy Names That End in the Letter S

Boy names ending in -s have a long history in English-speaking countries, so if you're into classic baby names, there are a ton of charming S-ending options you might want to consider for your baby boy. From biblical James to regal Charles to literary Silas, here are 28 names that make the grade:

1. James. You'd be hard-pressed to find a name more resilient than James.
2. Lucas. The Latin version of Luke carries the winning combination of deep roots and a modern sound.
3. Thomas. A classic, can't-go-wrong choice for a baby boy.
4. Elias. A variation of Elijah that combines a long history of use with modern charm.
5. Charles. This name has royal credentials, saintly bona fides, and literary cachet rolled into one trend-resistant package.
6. Miles. Quietly present as a first name for more than a century, Miles broke onto the scene in a big way in the late 2010s, ranking in the US Top 100 for the first time in 2018.
7. Silas. A biblical and literary classic with modern appeal.
8. Nicholas. Always a strong choice for a son.
9. Luis. The Spanish version of Louis.
10. Nicolas. A variation of Nicholas.
11. Marcus. A trend-transcending choice with European flair.
12. Louis. Regal, literary and saintly, Louis never seems to fall too far out of favor.
13. Dallas. A solid choice with place name appeal.
14. Julius. An underused classic with history to spare.
15. Ellis. Let's call this one a "quiet classic": it's been in steady use throughout history but never in the limelight.
16. Francis. A saintly and literary appellation that sometimes falls out of fashion but always comes back again.
17. Lewis. An understated classic with surname appeal.
18. Moses. A quiet, understated biblical classic.
19. Amos. Amos gives you an underused classic name with Old Testament gravitas.
20. Otis. A short but complete appellation with musical overtones via Otis Redding.
21. Chris. Did you know that a hundred years ago, Chris actually beat out the more formal-sounding Christian on the charts?
22. Dennis. One of the more time-stamped names on this list—but still a classic!
23. Douglas. A handsome Scottish charmer with timeless appeal, or an oudated appellation not suitable for a modern boy? We'll let you decide.
24. Curtis. A classic that has temporarily lost its way.
25. Ross. An unduly neglected Scottish classic with Shakespearean clout (Ross is a Scottish nobleman in Shakespeare's play Macbeth).
26. Morris. A neglected classic with place name panache and surname appeal.
27. Cornelius. A venerable boys' name with biblical roots.
28. Willis. This s-ender name does service as both a first and last name.