5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Benjámin
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "son of the right hand"
  2. Hazen
    • Origin:

      Dutch surname from German
    • Meaning:

      "gray, black; hare"
    • Description:

      Hazen is a variation of the Dutch surname Hasin, which has two separate origins. The first is as a nickname for Haso, a Germanic given name derived from haswa, meaning "gray" or "black." Hasin was also a variation of Haas, a Dutch and German surname meaning "hare."
  3. Eisen
    • Origin:

      German surname
    • Meaning:

      "iron, iron cutter"
    • Description:

      In German, the word eisen means "iron." It was adapted as a surname for Ashkenazi Jews — many of which were ornamental and had no ties to one's family history. Metals such as gold (Gold), silver (Zilver or Silver), copper (Kupfer or Copper), and iron (Eisen) were common elements in ornamental surnames. Eisen was also seen as a habitational surname for someone from Eisenstadt, Austria.
  4. Farren
    • Description:

      Farren is a masculine name with Celtic and Irish origins, though it's used for both genders in some regions. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Fearáin, it means 'adventurous,' 'wanderer,' or sometimes 'from the land of the ferns.' The name has a nature-inspired quality that connects to the earth and wilderness. In Ireland, it's traditionally associated with strength and independence. Farren has never been extremely common but maintains steady usage, appealing to parents seeking a name with Celtic heritage that isn't overused. Its strong consonants balanced with the softer ending create a pleasing rhythmic quality. The name carries a sense of exploration and resilience while remaining approachable and easy to pronounce.
  5. Avon
    • Origin:

      English variation of Afon, Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "river"
    • Description:

      An Anglicized form of the Welsh name Afon, Avon is the name of both river in the south of England and the name of a cosmetics company. Given to a handful of boys each year, the similar, unisex Aven is currently more popular.
  6. Davin
    • Origin:

      Hybrid of David and Devin
    • Description:

      Davin is one of those hybrid names that is appealing for both genders, though it is more common for boys. Though Davin has a strong and attractive sound, either David or Devin would be preferable. It has been declining in use over the last decade.
  7. Walken
    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal
    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"
    • Description:

      One of the few rainbow names that is masculine, Walken is a Noongar Aboriginal word.
  8. Balin
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "mighty sword"
    • Description:

      Unusual Asian option, and also the name of the Dwarf Lord from Lord of the Rings.
  9. Karsten
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carsten
    • Description:

      See CARSTEN.
  10. Louden
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "from Loudoun, Scotland"
    • Description:

      Louden began as a habitational surname for people from the town of Loudoun in Scotland. It is occasionally used as a first name, such as that of writer Louden Wainwright Jr. and his son, folk singer Louden Wainwright III, but is most often encountered as a surname.
  11. Kristian
    • Origin:

      Danish, Albanian, Breton, Bulgarian, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish variation of Christian
    • Description:

      Variation of Christian.
  12. Mahlon
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "sickly"
    • Description:

      Obscure Old Testament name -- he was the son of Naomi and the husband of Ruth -- that's become even more obscure over the past century, perhaps due to its unappealing meaning.
  13. Kameron
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "crooked nose"
    • Description:

      With its on-trend K initial, this spelling variation of Cameron gives a nod to the likes of Kashton, Kayden, and Kaizen, while still maintaining the softer sounds and unisex feel of the original Scottish form. Currently in the US Top 500, it is given to around 810 boys each year.
  14. Zoltan
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "sultan"
    • Description:

      Though a common name in Hungary, with the spelling Zoltán, the relatively rare Z sound is striking to English speakers. Penn Gillette used the Zolten spelling for his son; it was also the name of Dracula's dog, and was also a robotic character in Dude, Where's My Car?.
  15. Marsden
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "boundary valley"
    • Description:

      Stuffy surname.
  16. Johann
    • Origin:

      Variation of Johan
    • Description:

      The traditional German spelling of this name, used by Goethe, Bach and many other luminaries.
  17. Winton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "friend's farm"
    • Description:

      See WYNTON.
  18. 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.
  19. Vaughan
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "small"
    • Description:

      This familiar but never popular Welsh surname name might be a good Sean alternative-- and we're starting to hear some berrybuzz about it. Vaughn is an alternate spelling.
  20. Xenon
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "stranger, foreigner"
    • Description:

      A rare way to get to that striking X initial. Xenon is also a chemical element: a colorless, odorless noble gas with atomic number 54.