Classic Boy Names That Start with S
Love the idea of giving your soon-to-arrive son a name that starts with the letter S? There are plenty of superb S-names for baby boys. If you're drawn to classic names with deep roots and proven staying power, here are some S-names you might like:
- Sebastian. An old saint's name that feels traditional and fresh at the same time.
- Samuel. Samuel is originally a biblical name but appeals to a range of parents in the modern world.
- Silas. A comeback classic with biblical and literary associations.
- Steven. Steven has fallen a long way from its glory days, but make no mistake, it still has plenty of fans.
- Simon. In the UK, Simon held steady in the Top 100 throughout the latter half of the 20th century, but over here, it only began to crop up frequently on birth announcements this century.
- Spencer. The famous maiden name of Princess Diana doubles as a classic boy name.
- Stephen. Some see Stephen as a timeless classic with saintly and literary overtones; for others, it's a dusty, musty moniker with a mid-century vibe. What's your take?
- Solomon. Related to the Hebrew word shalom, meaning "peace", this biblical name might appeal to baby namers who looking for an understated classic with a beautiful meaning.
- Seth. A biblical classic that reached its peak on the US popularity list at the turn of the century.
- Saul. The name of the first king of Israel as well as the birth name of Paul the Apostle, Saul holds significance for both Jews and Christians.
- Scott. A literary classic (think Fitzgerald) that has temporarily lost its way.
- Sam. A go-to nickname for Samuel, Sam also stands on its own.
- Stanley. In steady but not chart-topping use throughout the 20th century, Stanley has since tanked in popularity. Perfect if you're looking for something familiar but a little surprising.
- Steve. Saintly Stephen cropped.
- Sylvester. A classic saint's name rarely heard on today's playgrounds.
- Stuart. A frequently encountered surname in English-speaking countries, as well as a masculine given name with a distinctly British flair.
