650+ Boy Names That End in -en

In German, the word eisen means "iron." It was adapted as a surname for Ashkenazi Jews — many of which were ornamental and had no ties to one's family history. Metals such as gold (Gold), silver (Zilver or Silver), copper (Kupfer or Copper), and iron (Eisen) were common elements in ornamental surnames. Eisen was also seen as a habitational surname for someone from Eisenstadt, Austria.

Rylen is the more-unusual spelling variation of Rylan and the even more popular Ryland. It also takes a cue from the long-trendy surname-name Riley and adds the newly-trendy n ending.

Too tied to those well-publicized twins.

The new Jason, spelled many different ways, and popularized by basketball star Jalen Rose.

One of the few rainbow names that is masculine, Walken is a Noongar Aboriginal word.

See CARSTEN.

Like Silver, a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling for an ordinary boy.

The name of the King of Rohan in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, supposedly a translation of Rohirric Tûrac ("king"). Tolkien based the Rohirric language on Old English.

The name of the larger-than-life shopkeeper in Frozen makes a very on-trend nature-inspired baby name.

This inventive spelling of Graycen was among the fastest-risers of the year in 2019. It hit a peak in 2020, and dropped for both genders in 2021.

What life Hadrien and Hadrian enjoy today, they owe to Adrian along with the revival of ancient Roman names in general. Hadrian was a 2nd century Roman emperor famous for his wall.

Scandinavian names are fashionable these days, and Torsten is one that is used only occasionally: About 20 baby boys were named Torsten in the US last year.

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.

Rayden is yet another example of the dozens of new boys' names with the 'aden' sound.

Brayden meets Jalen to make Braylen, another entry in this trendy group of names.

Highly unusual but stylish-sounding occupational name, with a pleasant association with gardens.

One of the new K boys' names that emerged in the nineties, it's now slipping off the radar.