5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Judson
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Jordan"
    • Description:

      Judson remained in the US Top 1000 every year until it dropped off in 1987. In 2014, the named rejoined the list. With Hudson gaining in popularity, Judson—a possible alternative to Justin—could follow its path.
  2. Neon
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "New"
    • Description:

      Bright and energetic, Neon seems like it would be a modern coinage, borrowed from neon lights.
  3. Zaylen
    • Origin:

      Modern invention of unknown meaning
    • Description:

      Newly coined options, the letter Z, and strong A sounds all remain on trend for boys in the US and Zaylen ticks all the boxes. Like a mash up of Zaiden, Zayn and Waylon, Zaylen has been rising up the popularity stats since the 2000s, and made a big leap in 2023 when it rose 65 places up the ranks, to sit just outside the Top 1000.
  4. Zayden
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      The most popular spelling of the fast-climbing member of the Aiden-rhyming clan is used by parents who love the first initial Z. Zaiden is nearly as popular, and Zaden is a ways behind.
  5. Silvain
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"
    • Description:

      Woodsy name referring to the Roman tree god Silvanus.
  6. Odhran
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little pale green one"
    • Description:

      Odhran, Anglicized as Oran, was the name of an ancient saint. Today, Odhran is among the Top 100 Irish names for boys in Ireland.
  7. Eiran
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "watchful; vigilant"
    • Description:

      A variation of Eran, the name of one of Ephraim's grandsons in the Old Testament.
  8. Jaxson
    • Origin:

      Variation of Jackson, English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Jack"
    • Description:

      One of several phonetic spellings of Jackson moving up the charts, Jaxson entered the Top 100 in 2013 and has remained there since. It's also picking up steam in England and Wales.. Actor Eric Mabius used it as his son Rylan's middle name.
  9. Jaiden
    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Jadon
    • Description:

      This spelling is now more popular than the original, though it's not quite as popular as Jayden or Jaden.
  10. Kayson
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, or English "enclosed town" "calf town"
    • Meaning:

      "calf town"
    • Description:

      Kayson is one of several variations of the boys' name Cason, a favorite of the 2010s when it appeared in many different forms, from the Casen to Kaisen to Cayson. Likely inspired by the popular Mason and Jason, the name is also a place name and surname, derived from the English town Cawston .
  11. Nairn
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "river with alder trees"
    • Description:

      Scottish nature name that could prove a tongue- twister for the younger set.
  12. Braden
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wide valley"
    • Description:

      One of the trendiest of the new two-syllable boys’ names that have swept the country in the past few years, including the rhyming Aidan, Caden, Kaden, and Jaden. It's been falling on the US Top 1000 lately but it is still among the most popular contemporary English names for boys..
  13. Breccan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "freckled, speckled"
    • Description:

      This Irish name of a saint from the Isle of Aran also appears in myth and fantasy fiction, giving it an intriguing, mystical air.
  14. Madigan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little dog"
    • Description:

      A jovial and jaunty Irish name, the title of a long-gone TV crime drama, this would make an appealing choice. Slight downside: Maddy is already a mega-popular nickname for Madeline/Madelyn and Madison, so this Mad- name might not feel as distinctive as the stats would suggest.
  15. Arion
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "moon creature on high"
    • Description:

      The name of a divine immortal talking horse in Greek mythology – son of the gods Poseidon and Demeter. The name Arion was also borne by a Greek singer and poet, inventor of the dithyramb.
  16. Gwydion
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "born of trees"
    • Description:

      A name from Welsh mythology. In the Mabinogion, Gwydion was a powerful magician who made his nephew a wife from flowers (Blodeuwedd, meaning "face of flowers").
  17. Zenon
    • Origin:

      Ancient Greek and Polish form of Zeno and Zeus
    • Description:

      Zenon is a relative of Zeno, which is a form of Zeus, used in both ancient Greece and modern Poland. With the new rise of all names mythological, this one may deserve a fresh look.
  18. Benen
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "mild"
    • Description:

      This name of an ancient Irish saint -- a favorite disciple of Saint Patrick -- could be an option for parents in search of a more distinctive alternative to Brendan or Aidan.
  19. Sufjan
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "slender"
    • Description:

      This name is growing in popularity, partly because of its tie to hipster musician Sufjan Stevens; is also related to Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.
  20. Damián