5000+ Boy Names That End in N
- Bolan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little poet"Description:
An Irish surname name with a combination of boldness and élan. Some might connect it to the founder of the group T. Rex -- Marc Bolan.
- Kassian
Origin:
Variation of Cassian or KassianiMeaning:
"hollow or cinnamon"Description:
Kassian may be seen as a Kardashianed spelling of the rising saint's name Cassian, which is a variation of Cassius, but it could also be considered the authentic Greek male form of Kassiani, the name of a female saint revered as a hymnographer. However you spell it, this is an attractive and unusual name virtually unused in the US -- though we predict that will soon change. If you're hunting for unusual yet stylish Greek baby names, variations of this name should be on your short list.
- Ammon
Origin:
Variation of Amman, German occupational nameMeaning:
"administrator"Description:
Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed in honor of Jacob Amman, whom the Amish sect is named after.
- Oaklen
Origin:
Modern invented nameMeaning:
"oak land"Description:
Gentle but mighty, Oaklen is one of the "Oak" names that are currently on trend. Inspired by the surname Oakland, it entered the UK Top 1000 in 2022.
- Xin
Origin:
ChineseMeaning:
"beautiful, elegant, mind, intellect, joyous"Description:
A lovely name with many possible meanings depending on the characters used. A common feature of Chinese names for both sexes.
- 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 .
- Arian
Origin:
Spelling variation of AryanDescription:
This variation of Aryan has a slightly less racist connotation, making it a bit more acceptable. Arian debuted on the Top 1000 in 2011, but didn't have a sustained rise on the charts. This is likely due to the Aryan connection and the popularity of all things Aria among girls.
- Bohan
Origin:
Irish, anglicized form of Old Gaelic BuadhachainMeaning:
"victorious"Description:
The surname of influential French fashion designer Marc Bohan could make a modern-sounding two-syllable boy's name, though it might be confused with Bowen.
- Hollin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"holly"Description:
Part Hollis, part Colin, Hollin definitely has a cool factor. It's also the medieval English word for holly.
- Eithan
Origin:
Variation of Ethan, HebrewMeaning:
"strong, firm"Description:
If you can't decide between Ethan or the original Hebrew form, Eitan, you may arrive at Eithan.
- Arlington
Origin:
English habitational surname, place nameDescription:
A patriotic place name, with its connections to Arlington National Cemetary.
- Renon
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"place and surname"Description:
Straightforward but very unusual choice, deriving from a place name in Italy.
- Dixon
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"son of Dick"Description:
A relatively common surname, Dixon would be an inventive way to honor an ancestral Richard or Dick, the X form a lot livelier than the Dickson spelling, just as Dix is a more modern short form than Dick; it would be right at home alongside Dax and Jax.
- Kyron
- Venn
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fair"Description:
No, not Ben (you'll say a million times), not Van -- Venn. John Venn was a British logician and philosopher famous for introducing the Venn diagram, which is used in several fields, including logic, statistics, and computer science.
- Kaison
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Is Kaison really a variation of Kason or Kayson or Kaysen, or are they all equal inventions? Think of it as Jason or Mason, Kardashianized. Cason is the more traditional spelling, one that has the better chance of standing the test of time.
- Traian
Origin:
Romanian variation of Ancient Roman Traianus, meaning unknownDescription:
Traian derives from Traianus, a Roman emperor and military genius who conquered ancient Dacia, which corresponds to modern-day Romania and Moldova. Popular a generation ago, Traian is best known throughout the wider world via the presidency of Traian Basescu.
- Maewyn
Origin:
Celtic, WelshDescription:
Thought to be the birth name of St Patrick, this appealing choice may read feminine now due to the popularity of several Mae- names, but it has a long history as a male name.
- Dunstan
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dark stone"Description:
A two-syllable surname feel puts this name of an important English saint in the running -- though it could sound like a confused cross between Duncan and Dustin.
- Corran
Origin:
Scottish GaelicMeaning:
"little spear"Description:
Corran is an anglicization of Corraidhín, meaning "little spear", or its patronymic Ó Corraidhín. It feels familiar, thanks to the popularity of similar names like Callum, Callan and Corey, but is actually very rare outside Scotland.