5000+ Boy Names That End in N
- Ronen
Origin:
Hebrew, spelling variation of RonanMeaning:
"song; little seal"Description:
Ronen derives from the Hebrew word ron, meaning "song," but in America it is also used as a spelling variation of the Irish name Ronan. With both Ronan and Ronin is the Top 500, Ronen has also gained more attention. Given to 86 babies in 2023, it has more than doubled in use over the last decade.
- Neizan
Origin:
Spanish variation of Nathan, HebrewMeaning:
"given"Description:
Spanish spelling of the Hebrew classic that might prove confusing to non-Spanish speakers.
- Clinton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"hilltop town"Description:
Like many names that have strong political connotations, the attractiveness of the name Clinton will be affected by your world-view. But, taking politics out of the equation, Clinton has a lovely pastoral meaning, a strong sound and a tremendously wearable nickname - Clint - all which would seem to be in its favor for at least a second thought.
- Coleson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"Son of Nicholas"Description:
A mostly undiscovered alternative to the ultra-popular Colton; just 80 baby boys were named Coleson in 2016. It's also a surname name in its own right.
- Philemon
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"kiss"Description:
Rarely heard New Testament name -- he was a friend of Saint Paul -- that might conceivably stand up to modern usage.
- Hadrien
Origin:
French variation of HadrianDescription:
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.
- Ervin
Origin:
Scottish variation of Irving; Hungarian variation of ErwinDescription:
An old-school great-grandpa name, like Irving and Ernest, that may just be ready for revival. It's also a well-known name in Hungary and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. As a surname, it's associated with jazz sax player Booker Ervin.
- Thurston
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"Thor's stone"Description:
Shades of Thurston Howell, the effete millionaire castaway on Gilligan's Island.
- Green
Origin:
Color nameDescription:
Middle name possibility for a nature-loving family -- Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke used it for their son's middle name.
- Cianan
Origin:
Irish, diminutive of CianDescription:
This original spelling may present its challenges outside of Ireland, but it certainly has a more poetic look to it. Those daunted by the pronunciation obstacles may wish to consider Keenan.
- Oberyn
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
George R.R. Martin probably got the idea for the name of his Song of Ice and Fire character Oberyn Martell, commonly known as the Red Viper, from A Midsummer Night's Dream, in which Oberon is the name of the fairy king. Though the character was in relatively few episodes, he made a big impression.
- Deegan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"dark-haired"Description:
This name shares sounds with Keagan and Teagan, but has its own roots in Irish culture. Freestyle Motocross rider Brian Deegan may be partly responsible for this name's entrance into the US Top 1000.
- Islwyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"below the grove"Description:
Islwyn is the name of a mountain in Wales which has a pleasant fluid sound. Islwyn has recently been made more familiar through Runescape.
- Osman
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"baby bustard"Description:
Its most famous bearer was Prince Osman the First, founder of the Ottoman Empire.
- Canon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Beren
Origin:
LiteratureMeaning:
"brave, bold, daring"Description:
Beren is a Noldorin name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for his fantasy universe. A great hero in the books, Beren is notable for his love story with Luthien — so notable that Beren and Luthien are the names on the gravestone of Tolkien and his wife, Edith.
- Stian
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"wanderer"Description:
Popular in Norway, an interesting choice for anyone with northern European roots.
- Celestin
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"heavenly"Description:
You may be familiar with Celeste, but have you considered this beautiful choice for a boy, currently highly fashionable in France, derived from Latin Caelestis ("of the sky; heavenly").
- Keon
Origin:
Modern invented name, variation of KianDescription:
Keon, a mashup of Kevin and Leon, has been in the Top 900 for a decade and a half, following in the wake of female cousin Kiana.
- Burton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fortified enclosure"Description:
Prissy, no matter how you spell it.