List of English Names and their Meaning - Boys S

Here is fairly comprehensive list of first (Christian) names used in the English-speaking world (Great Britain, the United States, Ireland; Australia etc.). It also includes an indication of the traditional meaning of these names. It should of some use to anyone thinking about choosing a name for a baby or interested in finding out what their own name means.

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Samson	Bright as the Sun
Samuel	Answer to Prayers
Scott	From Scotland
Sean	Heavenly Generosity
Sebastian	Majestic
Seth	Appointed One
Seymour	Moorish Saint
Shamus	Supplanter
Shawn	God's Gracious Gift
Shelley	Articulate
Sherard	Of Splendid Valour
Sheridan	The Wild Man
Sherlock	Fair-Haired
Sherman	Occupation Name
Sherwin	A Friend
Sidney	Earthy
Sigmund	Victorious Protection
Silas	Sound Forester
Simon	A Visionary and Listener
Sinclair	The Illustrious
Sloane	Warrior
Solomon	Peaceful
Spencer	Steward
Stacy
Stanley, Stan	Stony Field
Stephen, Stefan	Crown
Sterling	High Quality
Stewart, Stuart	A Steward
Theobold	Patriotic
Theodore	Gift of God
Thomas	Dependable
Timothy	Honour God
Titus	The Safe
Tobias	Goodness of the Lord
Toby	God is Good
Todd	Fox
Tony	Beyond Praise
Travis, Travers	At the Crossing
Trent	Torrent
Trevor	Great House
Tristan	Sorrowful
Troy	After the City
Truman	A Faithful, Loyal Man
Tyler	Occupation Name
Udolf	Prosperous Wolf
Unwin	Nonfriend
Uriah	God is my Light


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THE MEANING OF ENGLISH NAMES

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