What are some saint names for Christian baby boys?

Many saint names for Christian baby boys carry deep significance and a rich history. Examples include Anthony (Saint Anthony of Padua), Benedict (Saint Benedict of Nursia), Christopher (Saint Christopher), and Francis (Saint Francis of Assisi). Other popular choices are George, John, Joseph, and Luke.

Are there Christian baby boy names that are also popular in other cultures?

Yes, many Christian baby boy names enjoy cross-cultural popularity, making them versatile and widely recognized worldwide. Names like Daniel, Samuel, Alexander, David, and Gabriel transcend cultural boundaries, cherished not only within Christian communities but also among Jews, Muslims, and various other cultures globally.

What are some short Christian baby boy names?

There are several meaningful options for short Christian baby boy names, rooted in biblical significance. Examples include Ain, meaning merciful, Cid, denoting God, Ea, meaning fire, Eli, denoting my God is Yahweh, John, meaning Yahweh is gracious, and Paul, meaning small.

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747 Christianity Baby Boy Names Starting With Letter S

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Last Updated on Aug 23, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Samuel	Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Silas	Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
Simon	Boy	Hearing; Listening; Flat-nosed
Stephen	Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame; Honor; Reward
Sean	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Santino	Boy	Little saint
Solomon	Boy	Peace
Seth	Boy	Appointed; Placed
Sonny	Boy	Young boy; Son; Glorious

Shepherd	Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Sylas	Boy	Of the forest; Prayed for; God of the forest or the countryside
Soren	Boy	Stern; Severe
Samson	Boy	Sun
Scott	Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker
Stanley	Boy	Stony woodland or clearing
Salvatore	Boy	Savior; Rescuer; Deliverer
Shepard	Boy	Herder of sheep; Shepherd
Stone	Boy	Rock; Stone
Shlomo	Boy	One who is peaceful; Friend of God

Shmuel	Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Shimon	Boy	Hearing; Listening
Simeon	Boy	Obedient; Listening; Hearing
Semaj	Boy	A supplanter; One who follows
Seamus	Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect
Smith	Boy	Blacksmith; To smite; To hit
Sol	Boy	Peace; Sun
Stellan	Boy	Peaceful one; Calm; Star
Steele	Boy	A man of steel; One who works with steel
Stryker	Unisex	Stretcher; A string player

Sebastien	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Stiles	Boy	Steep; Uphill path; To climb
Santi	Boy	Saint; Saint James
Selvin	Boy	Battle opportunity; Of the woods
Sabastian	Boy	Revered; Venerable
Sylvan	Boy	Of the forest or woods
Steel	Boy	Steel
Salomon	Boy	Peace
Stockton	Boy	One who comes from the town of tree trunks
Sorin	Boy	He is like the Sun

Samael	Boy	Venom of God
Salim	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Peaceful
Stefano	Boy	Crown
Sione	Boy	God is gracious
Sampson	Boy	Sun
Scotty	Boy	A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic
Sirius	Boy	Burning; Glowing; Star
Sylus	Boy	Of the forest
Sandro	Boy	Defender of mankind
Sander	Boy	Defender of people

Shaw	Boy	Wolf; Thicket; Copse
Sion	Boy	Holy sanctuary
Stewart	Boy	Caretaker; Houseguard
Sherman	Boy	Sheep shearer; Tailor
Stryder	Unisex	Someone with a combative demeanor
Sincere	Boy	Genuine; Heartfelt; Pure; Whole
Seeley	Boy	Blessed; Fortunate; Prosperous; Happy; Pious, Innocent; Harmless
Santo	Boy	Little saint
Sebastion	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Silvio	Boy	Wood; Forest

Sheppard	Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Salah	Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Stanton	Boy	He who comes from the stony town
Sammuel	Boy	God has heard; Name of God
Samwise	Boy	Half-wise; Simple; God has heard
Saxton	Boy	Saxon's town; Enclosure; Settlement
Stefon	Boy	He wears the crown
Sohan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Good-looking; Beautiful; Handsome; Charming; Forgotten; Lost; Neglected
Stoney	Boy	Stone
Samual	Boy	Name of God; God has heard

Stanford	Boy	One who comes from the hardy stone ford
Saiyr	Unisex	Carpenter
Shep	Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Stavros	Boy	Cross
Stokely	Boy	Tree bark clearing
Soliyana	Boy	Peaceful or calm
Sakari	Boy	Yahweh remembers
Sanders	Boy	Defending men
Sherwin	Boy	Swift runner; To shear wind
Silvestre	Boy	Wooded; Wild

Syler	Boy	Scholar; Ropemaker
Sedrick	Boy	To Love; Loved
Silvano	Boy	Of the woods
Soloman	Boy	One who is peaceful
Sonder	Unisex	Special; To probe
Sarkis	Boy	A shepherd; Servant
Saverio	Boy	A new house
Sixto	Boy	Scraped; Polished
Stafford	Boy	One who is from the landing near the ford
Stephano	Boy	He wears a crown

Serafin	Unisex	Fiery ones; The burning one
Sirus	Boy	Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sun; Lord
Sanford	Boy	From sand ford
Severiano	Boy	He who is stern
Severin	Boy	A serious and stern person
Stefanos	Boy	A man who wears the crown
Steffen	Boy	He who is crowned
Stirling	Boy	Excellent; Little star
Scorpio	Boy	Scorpion
Shauna	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Gift

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