5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Ahman
    • Origin:

      American, possible variant of Arabic Ahmed
    • Meaning:

      "commendable, praiseworthy"
    • Description:

      Football fans just might want to honor star footballer Ahman Green, whose name can be seen as a variation of AHMED or AHMAD.
  2. Dilan
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Dylan; Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      Dylan has become a go-to name for boys in the last generation, thanks to poet Dylan Thomas, musician Bob Dylan, and fictional characters like Dylan McKay of Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling variations include Dillon and Dilan. Alternately, Dilan is a feminine Turkish name meaning "love." Due to the ultra-popularity of Dylan, Dilan will likely be misspelled frequently.
  3. Esteban
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Stephen, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "garland, crown"
    • Description:

      One of several Latino favorites on U. S. popularity list, Esteban sounds solid and strong. Esteban has ranked among the US Top 500 names for boys for half a century now, making it a familiar name that successfully crosses cultures.
  4. Gabin
    • Origin:

      French form of the Latin Gabinus
    • Meaning:

      "of Gabium"
    • Description:

      Fans of the classic French film actor Jean Gabin might want to consider this one. Gabin is also a harmonica-playing character in the manga and anime series "Mirmo!"
  5. Eitan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Ethan
    • Description:

      This Hebrew version of Ethan, also a place-name in southern Israel, works well here. Eitan is a Top 10 name in Israel.
  6. Zevon
    • Origin:

      Musician name
    • Description:

      The late great singer-songwriter Warren Zevon would make a worthy namesake.
  7. Dallin
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "from the valley"
    • Description:

      A fresh Dale relative that finds place amongst similar names like Cullin and Hamelin as well as the more common Allen and Dylan.
  8. 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.
  9. Callaghan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "lover of churches"
    • Description:

      A classic Irish "top-o'-the-mornin' surname with a lot of rhythm and pizzazz.
  10. Cadogan
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "honor in battle"
    • Description:

      This surname borne by several early Welsh leaders has a lot of energy.
  11. Breckin
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Breccan, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "freckled, speckled"
    • Description:

      Breccan may be the original saints' name, but in the modern U.S., the spelling Brecken is the most popular form, followed by Breckin. A winner by any spelling.
  12. Quain
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "clever, quick"
    • Description:

      Truly offbeat, but just on the brink of outré.
  13. Kylan
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      A new-style name based on Kyle and a cousin of Dylan, in spelling if not sound or image.
  14. Zagan
    • Description:

      Zagan is a Great President of Hell in demonology, commanding legions of demons. He is known to make men witty, as well as turn wine into water.
  15. Bohdan
    • Origin:

      Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovak
    • Meaning:

      "given by god"
    • Description:

      Variant of the popular Slavic name Bogdan, meaning "given by god".
  16. Quillen
    • Origin:

      Variation of Quillan or Quillon
    • Description:

      The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.
  17. Newton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "new town"
    • Description:

      Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.
  18. Ziven
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "vigorous, lively"
    • Description:

      This version is a bit more in tune with modern tastes.
  19. Bean
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "an immature bean pod used as a vegetable"
    • Description:

      The unisex word name Bean, distant cousin of the infamous Apple, was used for the name of a child of mysterious gender in Louise Penny's novel "A Rule Against Murder." While we can imagine Bean as a cute nickname for a yet-unnamed and unborn baby, we don't recommend it for real life.
  20. 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.