5000+ Boy Names That End in N
- Gyan
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"filled with knowledge"Description:
Almost unknown in the western world, Gyan comes from a Sanskrit word for knowledge. It may appeal to parents looking for a name influenced by eastern philosophy, like Bodhi or Zen.
- Sherwin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"swift runner"Description:
You won't win with Sherwin.
- Faustin
Origin:
French and Russian variation of Faustinus, LatinMeaning:
"fortunate one"Description:
Notably borne by Faustin Soulouque, a 19th-century president, and later emperor, of Haiti.
- Ieuan
Origin:
Welsh variation of JohnDescription:
Ieuan was in the England & Wales Top 300 from the late 90s until the late-2000s, but in other countries, the pronunciation and spelling would be troublesome.
- Tilden
Origin:
English place-nameMeaning:
"fertile valley"Description:
Though it has some distinguished political and tennis world associations, most modern parents would go for the more contemporary sounding Holden. Tilden Park is a beautiful hillside wilderness in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Pantaleon
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lion of all"Description:
This was the name of a 2nd-century BC king of Bactria. It was also borne by Saint Pantaleon – also called Panteleimon, as in Lyra's daemon in the His Dark Materials trilogy – who was a doctor martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century. He is a patron saint of doctors and midwives.
- Tymon
Origin:
Polish variation of Timon, GreekMeaning:
"reward, honor"Description:
Timon has strong associations with The Lion King, making it a tough sell for American parents. Attractive Polish variation Tymon, with the emphasis on the first syllable, preserves the strength of the original while eliminating the meerkat connection.
- Rulon
Description:
Rulon is a masculine name of uncertain origin, though it may have Scandinavian or English roots. It gained some recognition in the United States through Rulon Gardner, an Olympic gold medal wrestler. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with its two clear syllables and unusual combination of consonants and vowels. While remaining quite rare in general usage, Rulon has maintained a steady, if minimal, presence particularly in Mormon communities in the western United States. The name carries a solid, dependable quality with its firm consonant sounds. Its uniqueness makes it appealing to parents seeking a masculine name that stands apart from common choices while still being relatively straightforward to pronounce and spell.
- Harmon
Origin:
Irish variation of HermanDescription:
Has a harmonic feel.
- Henderson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Henry"Description:
Bulky surname honoring Grandpa Henry or Saul Bellow's Rain King.
- Aydin
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"intelligent"Description:
While it looks like a creative respelling of the ubiquitous Aidan, Aydin has Turkish roots and means "intelligent." While there will most certainly be issues with spelling, those attracted to the Turkish lineage can be assured of a smooth path to assimilation due to the current popularity of soundalike names. The name is spelled with an ı (dotless i) in Turkish.
- Farin
Origin:
Persian, Germanic, French, IrishMeaning:
"praise, commendation; journey, traveller; iron gray; little man, dove"Description:
Farin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Persian, it means "praise" or "commendation", while in Germanic contexts, it may relate to "journey" or "traveller."
- Haakon
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"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.
- Stian
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"wanderer"Description:
Once popular (and still familiar) in Norway, Stian could make an interesting choice for anyone with northern European roots. It is a modern form of the Norse Stígandr, with its appealing, wanderer meaning.
- Bastion
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a projecting part of a fortification"Description:
Euro-cool Bastian is rising rapidly up the rankings, and this uncommon word name (given to just 23 baby boys in 2018) could make for a cool military-inspired twist.
- Curran
Origin:
Irish surname from O CorrainMeaning:
"descendant of Curran"Description:
Curran is a common surname in Ireland, but unusual even there as a first. With its savory feel, calling to mind curry and currants, Curran can make for an attractive update on Colin or Connor.
- Harbin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"little bright warrior"Description:
A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.
- Ashkan
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"Parthian king"Description:
Ashkan, also spelled Ashkahn, is derived from Ashk, the name of an ancient Persian king. The Ashkan or Parthian empire was in what is now central Iran.
- Corvin
Description:
Corvin is a striking masculine name with Latin roots, derived from "corvus" meaning "raven." This name carries associations with intelligence and mystery, as ravens are historically seen as wise, clever birds. Corvin may also relate to the Hungarian Corvinus family, a noble Renaissance dynasty whose name referenced the raven in their coat of arms. The name has a distinctive, somewhat aristocratic quality with its strong consonants and crisp ending. While not widely common in English-speaking countries, Corvin enjoys more popularity in Eastern European nations and among parents seeking unique names with historical depth. Its brevity and straightforward pronunciation make it practical despite its uncommon status. Corvin offers the appeal of being recognizable yet distinctive, with connections to both natural symbolism and European heritage.
- O'brien
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"descendant of Brian"Description:
The use of O-prefixes could create the next wave of Irish-inflected names, offering an innovative way of honoring a relative with the old-fashioned moniker Brian. On Downton Abbey, the surname O'Brien was heard so often, it began to seem like a first.