5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Lon
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alonzo
    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"
    • Description:

      For older generations this still summons silent horror star Chaney; for others it's a pleasant if slight nickname name.
  2. Aragon
    • Origin:

      Spanish place name
    • Description:

      Equally strong, dramatic and romantic, this name of an old kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and a modern Spanish community as well, would give a boy an instant pedigree.
  3. Harbin
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "little bright warrior"
    • Description:

      A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.
  4. Daxon
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      May tagalong after fast-rising cousin Jaxon.
  5. Kaison
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Emin
    • Origin:

      Turkish, Bosnian and Azerbaijani
    • Meaning:

      "truth"
    • Description:

      A Top 20 choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this is a handsome variant of Arabic Amin.
  7. Aidyn
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Aiden
    • Description:

      The popularity of Aiden has sparked many creative spellings - this one is understandably towards the bottom of the Top 1000.
  8. Cordian
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "of the heart"
    • Description:

      Kordian was created by Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki for his eponymous romantic hero, based on Latin cor, cordis "heart". Cordian is the Anglicized form.
  9. 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.
  10. Botan
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "peony"
    • Description:

      One Japanese name that feels Western, though not quite American.
  11. Rhian
    • Apollyon
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "destroyer"
      • Description:

        The Greek equivalent of Abaddon — both a place name (that of an abyss) and a demonic angel that lives there.
    • Oberyn
      • Origin:

        Literary name
      • Description:

        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.
    • Adnan
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "settler"
      • Description:

        Adnan in the Muslim religion was an ancestor of Muhammad. More recently, the name was introduced to many Westerners via Adnan Syed, the young man at the center of the sensational Serial podcast.
    • Quain
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "clever, quick"
      • Description:

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

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "descendent of the bald-headed"
      • Description:

        Less appealing than some other Irish surnames, such as Malone and Sullivan, unless used as a tribute to jazz musician Gerry. There could be some Mulligan stew teasing.
    • Baran
      • Origin:

        Turkish and Persian
      • Meaning:

        "ram"
      • Description:

        Baran is barely known in the US -- unless it's mistaken for royal moniker and Trump son name Baron -- but it might make a perfect choice for a boy born under the sign of Aries.
    • Llywelyn
      • Origin:

        Welsh, 'leader's image'
      • Description:

        This is the original form of the ancient name also spelled Llewelyn. In ancient Wales, it was borne by two princes who for a time united their countrymen in North Wales and led opposition to the power of the Norman barons in the south. Llywelyn ap Iorwerth was the greatest of the Welsh rulers of the Middle Ages. This is a popular patriotic name, with nicknames Llelo and Llew, which is also Welsh for 'lion.'
    • Dacian
      • Origin:

        Ancient place name
      • Description:

        Dacia was an ancient region comprised of what is modern Romania and Moldova and smaller parts of other Eastern European countries. Its inhabitants were called the Dacians, and the Dacian Kingdom flourished around the time of Christ until it was toppled by the Romans. Daciana is the female version sometimes used in Romania.
    • Brin
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "hill"
      • Description:

        The many variations of Brynn are far more popular for girls than boys in the US, but if you’d like to use it on a son, Brin is the most masculine of all the spelling options.