5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Shin
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "true, extend, heart, humility"
    • Description:

      Common name among Japanese men that can be written with a variety of kanji, giving it different meanings.
  2. Ilkin
    • Origin:

      Turkish and Azerbaijani
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      Authentically spelled İlkin, this would be an unusual (to English speakers) pick for a firstborn boy.
  3. Baldwin
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "brave friend"
    • Description:

      One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin – though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec.
  4. Julen
    • Origin:

      Basque variation of Julian, English
    • Meaning:

      "youthful; downy"
    • Description:

      The Basque form of Julian is pared down and may appeal to parents looking for a less-syllabic option. It’s not typically used outside of Spain, but it would make an easy import.
  5. 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.
  6. Bohan
    • Origin:

      Irish, anglicized form of Old Gaelic Buadhachain
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  7. Khan
    • Origin:

      Turkic
    • Meaning:

      "king, ruler"
    • Description:

      This surname and title spread widely across Asia thanks to the conquests of Genghis Khan in the thirteenth century. You may also recognise it from the emperor Kublai Khan, who hosted Marco Polo; The Jungle Book's Shere Khan; and the Star Trek character Khan Noonien Singh. With other royal names and titles rising, this international variant has also seen a little more use, though it is still pretty rare.
  8. Conlan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "hero"
    • Description:

      Undiscovered Irish surname.
  9. Edern
    • Origin:

      Cornish from Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "great, immense, wonderful"
    • Description:

      The meaning of Edern is disputed, with some saying it comes from the Latin name Aeturnus, meaning "eternal" or "immortal." The more plausible etymology is that Edern derives from the Welsh edyrn, meaning "great," "immense," or "wonderful."
  10. Warrin
    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal
    • Meaning:

      "the cold months"
    • Description:

      Not an alternate spelling of Warren, Warrin is a Pitjantjatjara name meaning the cold months. A good name for a winter baby.
  11. Anan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Akan
    • Meaning:

      "cloud; fourth-born child"
    • Description:

      Little-known name from the Old Testament.
  12. Zaidyn
    • Hadrien
      • Origin:

        French variation of Hadrian
      • Description:

        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.
    • Brenton
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "town near the burnt land"
      • Description:

        Name hovering near the bottom of the Top 1000 that may move higher with the fashion for two-syllable surnames. You could do worse...but you probably could also do better.
    • Nissan
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "miracle"
      • Description:

        Though the accent falls on the second syllable, people will mistake this name of the first month of the Jewish calendar or for the Japanese car.
    • 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.
    • Ericson
      • Origin:

        Old Norse
      • Meaning:

        "son of the eternal ruler"
      • Description:

        Ericson, also spelled Erickson and Erikson (and with -sen endings too), is a Nordic surname that makes a strong choice. Ericson may continue the trend Harrison, Jefferson and Jackson started.
    • Chin
      • Origin:

        Chinese and Korean surname
      • Meaning:

        "to describe; ancient; gold; money; to pound grain"
      • Description:

        Chin is a common surname among those with Chinese or Korean heritage. It is related to the Chinese family names Chen, Jin, Qian, and Qin, and the Korean surname Jin.
    • Daeron
      • Bleddyn
        • Origin:

          Welsh
        • Meaning:

          "wolf's cub"
        • Description:

          Unusual two-syllable choice with a real pronunciation challenge.