5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Wellington
    • Origin:

      English surname from place name
    • Meaning:

      "people living in the hamlet in the cleared area near the temple"
    • Description:

      Wellington is a tony-sounding English surname turned baby name by pregnancy guru Rosie Pope, who calls her son Wells for short. It's also the middle name of one of the Sweet Home sextuplets, Blu Wellington.
  4. St john
    • Origin:

      English saint's name
    • Description:

      St. JOhn is mainly (but rarely) used by Catholics in England -- there's one in Jane Eyre. This would probably be too cumbersome for most American kids.
  5. Rein
    • Origin:

      Variation of Reign or Rain; English word name
    • Meaning:

      "royal authority; water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere"
    • Description:

      Rein, along with Reign, have taken over from Rain as a trendy word name. Should you rein it in or let it rein? Okay, bad puns we know, but that's the downside of word names. This is a true unisex name, given to 15 girls and 12 boys in the US in one recent year.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Quain
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "clever, quick"
    • Description:

      Truly offbeat, but just on the brink of outré.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Aladdin
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "height of religion; excellent in faith"
    • Description:

      We can't pretend that this name is not indelibly linked to the Disney's eponymous character, at least in the USA; but it's not a negative connotation and may appeal to you. Bosnian variation Aldin may be more wearable in the US, though.
  12. Holsten
    • Origin:

      German or Dutch surname
    • Meaning:

      "dweller in the woods; hollow stone"
    • Description:

      Cool new surname option and rarer alternative to Halston, which is skewing more and more feminine. Holsten has origins as a surname in German and Dutch. The German form is a variation of Holstein, from the elements holt, meaning "wood," and sete, "tenant." The Dutch Holsten comes from the place name Hoolsteen, composed of the elements hol, meaning "hollow," and steen, "stone."
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Zarin
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      More often heard in the West as a surname, Zarin could work as a first for boys or girls.
  16. 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.
  17. Erin
    • Haakon
      • Origin:

        Norse
      • Meaning:

        "chosen son"
      • Description:

        An ancient name that's been used by the Norwegian royal family; still popular there but not likely to appeal to many American parents.
    • 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.
    • Daxon
      • Origin:

        Modern invented name
      • Description:

        May tagalong after fast-rising cousin Jaxon.