What are the most popular English names?

Some popular English names are Henry, meaning ‘house ruler,’ Benjamin, meaning ‘son of the south,’ Jack, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ and Daniel, meaning ‘God is my judge’ are some of the popular English names (2).

What are some English boy names that have religious significance?

Some English boy names with religious significance are Lucas, meaning ‘bringer of light,’ Stephen, meaning ‘crown’ or ‘reward,’ and Gomer, meaning ‘famous battle.’

What are some English boy names associated with the British monarchy?

Some of the English boy names that are associated with the British monarchy include Charles, meaning ‘free man,’ is the name of the Prince of Wales, Louis meaning ‘renowned warrior,’ it is the anime of the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and Philip, meaning ‘horse lover,’ is the name of the Duke of Edinburgh.

What are some popular nicknames for English boy’s names?

Some popular nicknames are Billy, Charlie, Jake, Joe and Will. These nicknames are among the US top 1000 nicknames for boys and hence are popular (3).

How can I choose the right English boy name for my child?

You may choose the right name by deciding on the kind of name you want, either modern or traditional. Then you may research the meaning of the name, its history, culture, how the name sounds, whether or not it aligns with your values, and how the name is viewed in society. For example, some common English boy names with decent meanings are Harley, meaning ‘hare’s meadow,’ Dean, meaning ‘valley,’ and Miles, meaning ‘soldier’ or ‘merciful.’

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613 English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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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
Saint	Boy	Holy; Saintly
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
Shepard	Boy	Herder of sheep; Shepherd
Stone	Boy	Rock; Stone
Shimon	Boy	Hearing; Listening
Slade	Boy	From the valley
Seamus	Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect

Smith	Boy	Blacksmith; To smite; To hit
Steele	Boy	A man of steel; One who works with steel
Slater	Boy	Slate maker; Slate hewer; Shard
Stryker	Unisex	Stretcher; A string player
Summit	Boy	Highest point of a mountain or a hill
Stiles	Boy	Steep; Uphill path; To climb
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
Saxon	Boy	Swordsman
Salim	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Peaceful
Stuart	Boy	Caretaker; Steward
Stratton	Boy	Enclosure; Settlement
Sylis	Boy	Of the forest
Slate	Boy	A slater
Sampson	Boy	Sun
Scotty	Boy	A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic

Sylus	Boy	Of the forest
Strider	Boy	Walker; Advancer
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
Sheppard	Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Samari	Unisex	Under God's rule; Companion in night conversation; Battle
Stanton	Boy	He who comes from the stony town

Styles	Unisex	One who lives near a steep hill; Stile; Set of steps
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
Stoney	Boy	Stone
Sully	Unisex	Dark eyes; To stain
Sid	Boy	Wide island; One who has accomplished a goal; Of Sidon, Truthful; Like a star
Slayton	Boy	From the valley farm; From the valley settlement
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
Stokely	Boy	Tree bark clearing
Sanders	Boy	Defending men
Sherwin	Boy	Swift runner; To shear wind
Syler	Boy	Scholar; Ropemaker
Sedrick	Boy	To Love; Loved
Soloman	Boy	One who is peaceful
Saverio	Boy	A new house

Stafford	Boy	One who is from the landing near the ford
Sanford	Boy	From sand ford
Shem	Boy	Name; Renown
Slayde	Boy	From the valley
Stirling	Boy	Excellent; Little star
Scorpio	Boy	Scorpion
Shauna	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Gift
Savian	Boy	New House; Bright; Savior; A genus of daisy flower
Slayden	Boy	To be from the field, valley
Sy	Boy	Contraction Of St. Denys; One who hears everything; Victory; Hearing; Listening; Summer; Great; Rosy clouds

Sherrod	Boy	Bright; Wagoner
Senan	Boy	Little old one
Shadrach	Boy	Command of Aku, the Babylonian god of the moon
Savage	Unisex	Wild; Uncouth
Spenser	Boy	A provider; A dispenser
Savio	Boy	Wise; Learned; Savior; To save; One who saves
Shephard	Boy	Herder of sheep; Shepherd
Skip	Boy	Boatman; Bargeman; Sea captain
Staton	Boy	He who is from a place of landing
Stevon	Boy	One who is crowned with a wreath

Sonnie	Boy	Son; Wisdom
Stan	Boy	A stony meadow; Become glorious; Constant; Steadfast
Snyder	Unisex	To cut; Tailor
Saagar	Boy	An English surname; Wise
Sandon	Boy	From the sandy hill
Shandy	Boy	A boisterous person
Steward	Boy	One who is a steward
Stehen	Boy	A man who has been crowned
Seager	Boy	A seaman; Sea spear; Victory; Brave
Sem	Boy	Name; A son of Noah

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Infographic: Popular English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With S

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With S, perfect for your little one.

English Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With S(infographic)

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