650+ Boy Names That End in -en

  1. Naveen
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "new"
    • Description:

      Naveem, which is also spelled Navim, is a traditional Arabic name that also has the sheen of modernity. It was introduced to a wider audience via Prince Naveen, the charming (if opportunistic), free-spirited royal of an unnamed European principality in Disney's animated 2009 Princess and the Frog, who wins the heart of Princess Tiana.
  2. Kaiden
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kaden, modern invented name
    • Description:

      This version of Kaden is also a popular choice and one of the many boys' names starting with k that can also start with a C, as in Caiden, Cayden et al.. Kaiden Alenko is a character in the video game Mass Effect.
  3. Veren
    • Darien
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Darian
      • Meaning:

        "rich, kingly"
      • Description:

        The Darien spelling, which relates to the posh Connecticut town, peaked at Number 393 in 1994 but more recently has been just hanging on at the bottom of the Top 1000. Still, a name with an appealing sound and feel that may ascend again.
    • Farren
      • Thoren
        • Origin:

          Norse and Scandinavian
        • Meaning:

          "thunder"
        • Description:

          As the mythological Thor morphs into a modern baby name, the variations Thoren and Thorin feel like real possibilities, not just in Scandinavia but around the Western world.
      • Austen
        • Origin:

          Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
        • Meaning:

          "great, magnificent"
        • Description:

          Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.
      • Kaisen
        • Origin:

          Variation of Kaison
        • Description:

          Kai is the it syllable of the moment, spawning this Kai - Jason hybrid. Kaisen made the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, along with similar name Kaizen.
      • Sabien
        • Stellen
          • Origin:

            Swedish, variation of Stellan, meaning unknown
          • Description:

            More usually spelled Stellan, this is a possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany.
        • Ayden
          • Origin:

            Variation of Aidan
          • Meaning:

            "little and fiery"
          • Description:

            Aidan in all its many splendored varieties, particularly Aiden, had a spectacular rise up the list, and the phonetic Ayden came along for the ride. It is also used in Turkey.
        • Zeren
          • Origin:

            Animal name
          • Description:

            More commonly known as the Mongolian Gazelle, the Zeren is an antelope that lives on the steppes of central Asia.
        • Rosen
          • Origin:

            German; Bulgarian
          • Meaning:

            "rose; burning bush"
          • Description:

            This masculine floral name literally means "burning bush", and is the Bulgarian word for the dittany plant. The name derives from the highly volatile oils produced by the plant, which can actually catch fire in hot weather. A notable bearer of the Bulgarian-form of the name is Rosen Plevneliev, a former President of Bulgaria.
        • Zaven
          • Origin:

            Armenian, meaning uncertain
          • Description:

            An undiscovered member of the two-syllables, ends-in- n school of fashionable boys' names (and with a cool Z initial to boot), Zaven is an ancient Armenian name of uncertain origin.
        • Ken
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Kenneth; Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong"
          • Description:

            In many minds this one belongs to Barbie, but with such positive meanings and international connections, can Ken make the transition to usability again?
        • Maxen
          • Origin:

            Welsh, from Latin Maximus
          • Description:

            Also spelled Macsen, this ancient name manages to sound modern and cool. An heroic namesake was Maxen Wledig, a fourth century Spanish-born general who led the Roman army out of Britain, and as Emperor was the most powerful occupant of the throne of the Caesars who had ever ruled Europe from the City of the Seven Hills.
        • Kyren
          • Origin:

            Persian; Irish
          • Meaning:

            "king, ruler; little dark one"
          • Description:

            One of the fastest-rising boy names of 2023, and a newcomer to the US Top 1000, parents are likely drawn to the name because of easily accessible short form, Ky. Possibly a variation of Irish Kieran of Persian Cyrus, Kyren has a cool, modern sound.
        • Eiden
          • Origin:

            Gaelic
          • Meaning:

            "little fire"
          • Description:

            One of many Aidan variations — all stemming from the original Gaelic Aodhán — Eiden was the third fastest-rising boy name of 2023 and a new entry to the US Top 1000. Interestingly, despite this spelling's current success, Aidan, Aiden, Ayden, and Aden are all on the downswing.
        • Aurelien
          • Xen
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "meditation"
            • Description:

              Xen and Zen, both pronounced the same way, are two hip new spiritual word names from Buddhist practice. Among the celebrity set, Corey Feldman has a Zen and Tisha Campbell Martin's son is Xen.