Irish Boy Names Starting with S

6 Irish boy names beginning with S, with what each one means and how to say it.

Updated September 2026

There are 6 Irish boy names starting with S here. The ones readers look up most are Sean, Seamus and Shaun.

Most popular in Ireland in 2025

The S names for boys on this page that the most babies were given in 2025, by the Central Statistics Office’s ranking.

SHAY-muss

Seamus is the Irish form of James. Two syllables, stress on the first.

SHAWN

Sean means “God's gracious gift.” One syllable.

SEN-an

Senan means “little old or wise one.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

Shane in Irish is Sean, meaning “God's gracious gift.” Say it SHAWN.

Shaun in Irish is Sean, meaning “God's gracious gift.” Say it SHAWN.

Shawn in Irish is Sean, meaning “God's gracious gift.” Say it SHAWN.