5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Ciprian
    • Brycen
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Bryson
      • Description:

        This name may be a variation of the more-popular Bryson, but it has appealed to enough parents to make it a widely used name in its own right.
    • Yulian
      • Origin:

        Russian and Bulgarian variation of Julian, English from Latin
      • Meaning:

        "youthful, downy-bearded, sky father"
      • Description:

        A Julian translation that would be easy to wear — Yulian strikes the proper balance between unusual and familiar. Yuli is a common nickname in Russia.
    • Canon
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "clergyman, law, oeuvre"
      • Description:

        A variant of the surname Cannon, or an English word name with several possible meanings. A canon is a clergyman, as well as a rule or law – especially within religious doctrine. In the arts, canon is also the name of the whole oeuvre or work of a particular writer or creator.
    • Ryden
      • Origin:

        Swedish surname
      • Meaning:

        "woodland clearing"
      • Description:

        This trendy-sounding name emerged from the era of Aiden and Jayden and Ryder and Ryker. Many parents may have come to it on their own, but Ryden has ancient roots as a Swedish surname, from the component ryd, meaning "woodland clearing," and the common surname suffix én, a derivative of the Latin enius.
    • Cavan
      • Origin:

        Irish place-name
      • Meaning:

        "hollow"
      • Description:

        Anglicized spelling of a county in Ireland, sometimes considered a variation of the Breton Kavan or of Kevin. Depending on your viewpoint, may make a fresh Kevin substitute or a choice that will drive you mad explaining that, no, it isn't Kevin.
    • Ashkan
      • Origin:

        Persian
      • Meaning:

        "Parthian king"
      • Description:

        Ashkan, also spelled Ashkahn, is derived from Ashk, the name of an ancient Persian king. The Ashkan or Parthian empire was in what is now central Iran.
    • Fern
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "plant name"
      • Description:

        A fresh, green, rising nature name for girls that would make a cool possibility for a baby boy as well. It has ranked in the US Top 1000 for boys a handful of times since naming records began.
    • Aydin
      • Origin:

        Turkish
      • Meaning:

        "intelligent"
      • Description:

        While it looks like a creative respelling of the ubiquitous Aidan, Aydin has Turkish roots and means "intelligent." While there will most certainly be issues with spelling, those attracted to the Turkish lineage can be assured of a smooth path to assimilation due to the current popularity of soundalike names. The name is spelled with an ı (dotless i) in Turkish.
    • Varian
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        A variant form of the Latin clan name Varius. It has been used for a major character in the online role-playing game World of Warcraft.
    • Morrison
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "son of Morris"
      • Description:

        Morrison is one of the more uncommon patronymics; it could be used to honor an ancestral Morris, or one of the well-known surnamed Morrisons: Toni, Jim or Van.
    • Tavian
      • Origin:

        Romanian form of Octavian
      • Description:

        A cool international name that could join the ranks of cool N-ending boy names. Americans may know it best from retired NFL player Tavian Banks.
    • Narain
      • Origin:

        Hindi
      • Meaning:

        "protector"
      • Description:

        Another name for the Hindu god-Vishnu.
    • Aeon
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "very long time, eternity"
      • Description:

        In Greek mythology this was an alternative name of the god Chronos, also used in English and a good candidate for baby name usage due to its good meaning and name-like sound.
    • Daemon
      • Origin:

        Literature
      • Description:

        The name of a warrior and dragonrider in the Game of Thrones universe, played by Matt Smith in the HBO prequel House of the Dragon. The word daemon also features in the His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman, as the physical manifestations of humans' souls in the form of an animal.
    • Charleston
      • Origin:

        American place-name
      • Meaning:

        "Charles' town"
      • Description:

        Lovers of the languid South Carolina city might be attracted to this rich-sounding name. Could make an interesting update on Charles -- and can certainly work for a girl too. Actor Joey Lawrence used it for his daughter.
    • Alain
      • Origin:

        French, variation of Alan
      • Description:

        Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.
    • Keelan
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "slender and fair"
      • Description:

        Keelan is the Anglicized, phonetic form of the more traditionally-spelled Caelan, also in use. While this name is said by many sources to be unisex, in practice in modern Ireland it is only given to boys. An interesting, accessible choice largely unknown in the US.
    • Taron
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Taran, Celtic
      • Meaning:

        "thunder"
      • Description:

        Taron and its twin Taran may both be variations of Taranis, the name of the Celtic thunder god. Taranis is thought to be a counterpart to the better-known Norse god Thor. There was also a 7th century King of the Picts named Taran mac Ainftech. Both Taron and Taran were used for about 30 baby boys in the US last year. Two notable modern bearers: Welsh actor Taron Egerton and South African-born filmmaker Taron Lexton.
    • Cordovan
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "native of Cordova"
      • Description:

        Leathery, masculine image, complete with user-friendly short form.