5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Zorian
    • Description:

      Zorian is a masculine name with Slavic and Greek roots. It derives from the Slavic element 'zor' or 'zori' meaning 'dawn' or 'sunrise,' symbolizing new beginnings and hope. Some connect it to the Greek name Zorus or to Zorios, an epithet of Apollo as a god of light. In Eastern European countries, particularly Russia, Ukraine, and Poland, Zorian has historical usage though it remains relatively uncommon. The name carries a celestial quality with its connection to light and daybreak, while its distinctive sound offers a contemporary feel despite its ancient origins. Zorian has gained modest international appeal in recent years as parents seek names that are both meaningful and uncommon, with a balanced combination of strength and melodic quality.

  2. Keen
    • Origin:

      English, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "bold, brave; battle"
    • Description:

      Actor Mark Ruffalo honed this surname down to its basics when he chose it for his son. A more usable expansion might be the Irish surname Keenan/Keenen.
  3. Lleyton
    • Origin:

      Variation of Leighton, English
    • Meaning:

      "meadow settlement"
    • Description:

      Lleyton is the novel spelling publicized by Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt. Other double 'L's are found in such Welsh names as Lloyd and Llewellyn. More popular forms of the name include Layton and Leyton.
  4. 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.
  5. Soan
    • Origin:

      Variation of Sohan, French
    • Description:

      Soan is a variation of Sohan, an invented French name that may be related to the masculine Jean. Both names rank in France’s Top 100, with the original Sohan pulling slightly ahead. The Soan version was popularized by a French singer Julien Decroix, who performs by the name Soan. He won the 2009 season of a music competition called Nouvelle Star.
  6. Dain
    • Description:

      Dain is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Norse mythology, Dáin was one of the dwarfs mentioned in the Poetic Edda, giving the name a connection to ancient Germanic traditions. It may also be related to the Gaelic name Dáire, meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' Some consider it a short form of Daniel or a variant of Dane, relating to someone from Denmark. The name has a strong, concise quality with its single syllable and straightforward pronunciation. While never among the most popular names, Dain has attracted parents seeking a brief, powerful-sounding name with historical depth. Its Norse mythological connections particularly appeal to those interested in Viking heritage or fantasy literature where such names often appear.

  7. Elvin
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "noble friend"
    • Description:

      Elvin had his peak in the 1920s — which was when jazz musician Elvin Jones was born — but parents are still using it for over 100 boys a year. That's less than Kelvin, but more than Delvin.
  8. Aron
    • Origin:

      Hebrew and Spanish variation of Aaron
    • Description:

      This shortened variation of Aaron—it was Elvis's middle name—is now a widely used choice.
  9. Vin
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Vincent, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "conquering"
    • Description:

      Minimalist nickname via XXX star Diesel (born Mark Vincent).
  10. Hanan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "graciousness"
    • Description:

      A chief member of the tribe of Benjamin, and another obscure Old Testament name that few parents, even those tired of Aaron and Zachary, would consider. But with a pronunciation that rhymes with Gannon, it has the strong, straightforward, two-syllable sound that's in step with modern style.
  11. Gaston
    • Origin:

      French from German
    • Meaning:

      "the foreigner, the guest"
    • Description:

      Depending on your cultural references, you may think of Phantom of the Opera author Gaston Leroux, or the macho villain of Beauty and the Beast. While he's hardly a role model (unless you too use antlers in all of your decorating), his name was likely chosen because it's a classic in France. It's been used there since the middle ages, partly in honor of the Frankish bishop St Gaston. It went out of style in France mid-century, but now it's having a revival, entering the Top 300 in 2017.
  12. Houston
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "Hugh's town"
    • Description:

      Looking for a Texas name more distinctive than Austin and Dallas? Houston is a lanky, roguish place-name, right in style with its Texas accent and cowboy image.
  13. Ven
    • Description:

      Ven is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Dutch and Scandinavian contexts, it derives from words meaning 'friend' or 'companion,' giving it warm, approachable connotations. In Vietnamese usage, Ven can relate to concepts of stability or steadiness. Some also consider it a shortened form of names like Sven, Steven, or even Venantius, an ancient Roman name. The name's brevity makes it distinctive in an era of longer masculine names, offering simplicity with meaningful origins. Ven's international appeal comes from its easy pronunciation across multiple languages and cultures. While uncommon as a standalone name, it has seen some increased usage among parents seeking minimalist, contemporary name choices with positive meanings and cross-cultural versatility.

  14. Regan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little king"
    • Description:

      A spelling variant of presidential surname Regan that briefly entered the Top 1000 for boys in the 1960s, but hasn't rejoined the list since. Shakespeare also used the name for a daughter of King Lear, inspired by an ancient king of the Britons in accounts of the medieval scribe Geoffrey of Monmouth.
  15. Aran
    • Origin:

      Irish and Catalan place name
    • Description:

      A versatile name with many roots. Aran can simply be an alternative spelling of Aaron. The Aran Islands lie off Ireland's west coast, while the Aran Valley is a region of Catalonia bordering the Pyrenees mountains.
  16. Hutton
    • Origin:

      English, Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "ridge enclosure"
    • Description:

      A natural successor to Hunter, Hudson, and Huxley, Hutton is an unexpected yet on-trend unisex name. Associated with Scottish geologist James Hutton, and as a first name with designer Hutton Wilkinson.
  17. Erwin
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "respected friend"
    • Description:

      One of the many names with a strong "er" sound, like Bertram and Ernest, that was huge in the 1920s and is languishing in style limbo now. One famous bearer is the physicist Erwin Schrödinger, as in Schrödinger's cat.
  18. Sabin
    • Origin:

      Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from the Sabines"
    • Description:

      Listed in the Quran as one of the "People of the Book," this male equivalent of Sabina is undiscovered and ripe for the adventurous baby namer. There was also an 8th-century Bulgarian Khan with the name, and it’s still occasionally used in Bulgaria today. Albert Bruce Sabin is the Polish-American scientist credited for the oral polio vaccine
  19. Abban
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little abbot"
    • Description:

      Pronounced AY-bahn, this name of an early Irish saint is both accessible and distinctive.
  20. Lumen
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs).