Ancient baby names starting with S

This unisex English name means “from the southern homestead” and combines modern style with surname appeal.

Oracle, Prophetess, Sibyl, Priestess of Apollo

A modernized spelling of Stephen, it shares the same regal meaning and has had decades of steady use.

An English occupational name meaning “woodcutter,” now a trendy unisex option with literary flair.

This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.

Derived from Old Norse, this unisex name means “from the willow estate” and carries a gentle, nature-based tone.

An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.

A variant of Stewart, this vintage name means “steward” and has strong links to Scottish royalty.

Typically a short form of Stephen, it stands on its own as a casual, guy-next-door favorite.

Scottish in origin, this aristocratic name means “steward” and has royal historical links.

Victory and Liberator, Beautiful

Meaning “of high quality,” this Old English name also links to silver and British currency.

Greek in origin and short for Stephanie or Stephen, this spunky name gained fans thanks to Stevie Nicks.

A Scottish name meaning “from St. Clair."

This short form of Stanley means “stony meadow” and comes with both comic book and classic appeal.

Victory, New

Oracle, Priestess of Apollo, Seer, Prophetess

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

An English occupational name, Sherman means “shearer of wool” and carries a retro charm.

Irish in origin, Sullivan means “dark eyes” and offers the upbeat, nickname-ready Sully.

Bright Red, Army, Scarlet Cloth, Free Man

Meadow on the Ledge, Method, Language, Female Sheep

Stone

Village the Manor House, Willow Settlement

From the Town on a Ledge, Hill, Dune

Descendant of Sluaghadhán, A Warrior

Bright Friend, Quick as the Wind, Swift

Protection, Victory and Peace, Safety

Form of Anastasia, Giving Fruit, Shall be Reborn, Surrender

Stone

Dune, Plateau Steep Valley

Resurrection

Protector, Victorious Defender, Victory, Protection

Cross

Crowning, The Crowned

Protection, Victory, Protector

Dispenser, Provisioner

Glorious, Honored, From Sebaste

Little Wise One

Stream, River

Bright, Radiant

Seventh

Silver Silver-Haired, Forest Woman, White, Man of the Woods

Wisdom

Xystos, Fine, Smooth, Sixth

Sparkling, the Spark Sprayer, Blacksmith

To Swirl About, Restless One

New, Victory

Protector, Defender of Men, Protect and Man, Manly

Xystos, Sixth

Stígandr

Money, God's Gift of Love, Beautiful, Goddess Saraswati / Lakshmi

Seirios

Swan, Fight, Daughter of Sigurd, Struggle

Dedicated to Saturn

Defender, Guard, Victory

Victory, Guard, Defender

The Sixth, Sixth-Born

Seventh

Victory, Secret, Rune, Mystery

Righteous, Stone

Stand Up and Glory, Fame, Slav, Strength

Priestess of Apollo, Oracle, Prophetess, Sibyl

The Bird, Swallow

Hospitality

To Turn Oneself Quickly, Attack, Hard Fighting

Scarlet Cloth, Scarlet

A Beautiful Bride, Wife

Holy, Boy, Lad

Princess, Beautiful, The Saxon, Deity

One who Saws Wood, The Sawyer

Wisdom

The Crowned, The Crowned

Swan, Fight

Friendly, Gentle, Victory

Crowned, To Wear a Crown, Garland, Wreath

Worker of the Earth, Earthworker, Farmer

Guard, Victory, Defender

To Wear a Crown, Garland, Wreath, The Crowned

Spirit

Wisdom

Young, Boy, Solemn, Youth

Island, Hall, House

Swan, Fight

Second

Victory

Denise, Saint Denis, Woman from Sidon, Bright Fame

Priestess of Apollo, Sibyl, Oracle, Prophetess

Woman from Sebasta, Exalted, The Element Sebastos Which is of the Meaning Respected Venerable Augustus, From Sebaste

Child of the Valley, Child from the Valley

Honored, From Sebaste, Glorious

Stone

Crowned in Victory, A Crown of Garland, Victorious

Wide Meadow, Denise

Prophetess, Priestess of Apollo, Oracle

Wisdom

Herdsman, Able, Knight's Attendant

Way, Wise

The Crowned, The Crowned

Wisdom

Victory, Beautiful

To Wear a Crown, The Crowned, Garland, Wreath

Crowned, To Wear a Crown, Wreath, Garland

Wisdom, Form of Sophie, Skill, Graceful

Man from Sebaste, Vehement Protector, Revered, Exalted

The Crowned, Wreath, To Wear a Crown, Garland

From Sebaste

Which was a City in Asia, Revered, Exalted, Man from Sebaste

Safety, Protection, Peace, Victory

Wreath, The Crowned, Crown

Wreath, To Wear a Crown, Crowned, Garland

Spirit

The Word Serenus Which is of the Meaning Serene Clear Bright, Quiet, Peaceful, Cheerful

The Crowned, Crowning, Crown

From Sebaste

Prudent, Sensible, Self Controlled, Wise

Willow Settlement

Willow Settlement, From the Village on the Ledge

Carl, Man, Little and Womanly, Female Version of Charles

A Clear Sign, From Saint Clair Sur Elle, Form of Synclair, Prayer

Wave, Stone

Productive, Risen One, Resurrection, Good Ear

Wood Worker, The Sawyer

Beloved, Darling, Flat Pasture, Dear

Meadow on a Shelf, Ewe, Female Sheep, Little Rock

Channel, Canal

From St Denis, Denise, Wide Meadow

Sibyl, Prophetess, Oracle, Priestess of Apollo

Female Sheep, Clearing on a Bank, Form of Shelly, Little Rock

Defender of Men, Protector, Warrior, Protect and Man

Shining Meadow, Bright Clearing

Female Sheep, Little Rock, Meadow on a Shelf, Form of Shelly

Wood Worker, The Sawyer

The Crowned, Victorious, Crown, Garland

Beautiful, Victory

Irish River, Wise, Old

Svet, Light

The Crowned, The Crowned

Sheerer, Servant, Shear Man

The Element Soteria Meaning Salvation

Spirit

Spirit

The Crowned, The Crowned

Charming, Alternate Forms Sherinai or Sherina, Very Sweet, Favorite

Firmness, Steadfastness, Fame, Glory

Stone

The Crowned, The Crowned

Defender of Men

Swan, Fight

Boy, Lad, Young Man, Free Servant, Lad, Boy

Slav, Fame, Glory, Strength

Firmness, Slav, Fame, Glory

Power, Safe

Svet

Ford By a Landing Place, From Aristocratic English Surname

Victory, Protection, Protector

A Saint's Name, Restrained, Strict, Severe, Stern

Sea Guard

An Ancient Playwright

Prayer, From the Saint-maur, Taylor, An Estate In Northern France

Wreath, The Crowned, Garland, To Wear a Crown

Form of Sonia, Skill, Wisdom

From the Saint-maur, Prayer, Taylor, An Estate In Northern France

Vigorous, Strong

Earth Worker, Farmer, A Tiller of the Soil, Earthworker

Fight, Victory

Man from Sebaste, Majestic, Revered, Vehement Protector

Wisdom, Form of Sophie, Skill, Graceful

Honey Bee

Form of Shelly, My, Clearing on a Bank, Ewe

Slav, Fame, Glory

Dedicated to Saturn

Crowned, To Wear a Crown, Garland, Wreath