5000+ Boy Names That End in N
- Corban
Origin:
Spelling variation of CorbinDescription:
This spelling just barely made it into the Top 1000 for 2013, but nonetheless was an on-the-rise name for the year.
- Warden
- Warin
Origin:
English variation of Varin, GermanMeaning:
"to defend; one of the Varni"Description:
The Germanic tribe known as the Varni took their name from the verb werren, meaning "to defend." The given name Varin derived from the tribe name, meaning "one of the Varni."
- Jamison
Description:
A variation of Jameson. Both names have climbed in popularity in recent years, though Jameson remains the preferred spelling.
- Lan
Origin:
Chinese or VietnameseMeaning:
"orchid, mountain mist"Description:
A unisex Chinese name with a range of meanings, depending on the characters used. As a Chinese male name, "mountain mist" is one of the main reasons. In Vietnamese, it means "orchid".
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In Slovenia, Lan is a short form of the Slavic name Milan, and currently one of the most popular baby boy names,
- Kayin
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"celebrated child"Description:
Eminently usable Nigerian name that works for both sexes.
- Becan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little man"Description:
This more user-friendly Anglicized form of Beacan, could profit from its kinship with the popular Beckett--with which it could share the nickname Beck. Becan is an Irish saint's name, attached to the founder of a sixth century monastery.
- Tilen
Origin:
Slovene variation of Giles, GreekMeaning:
"young goat"Description:
Tilen is the Slovene form of Giles — one of those names that feel ultra-British but is actually Greek in origin.
- Othon
Origin:
Greek form of OttoMeaning:
"wealth, fortune"Description:
A Greek form of the rising star Otto, Othon was brought to public consciousness when a Bavarian prince named Otto became the first modern king of Greece in 1832. It was briefly popular in France in the early 20th century and might appeal today, due to its relation to Otto, and its slight similarity to Ethan and Nathan.
- Arwyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"very fair"Description:
Derived from Welsh gwyn "white, fair" plus an intensifying prefix, Arwyn is a warm and unusual option.
- Xun
Origin:
ChineseMeaning:
"snow"Description:
Among the few unisex names that start with X.
- Jabin
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"perceptive"Description:
The name of two Old Testament kings that seems as ripe as you can get for modern use, given the popularity of sound-alike Biblical brethren Jadon and Jacob (and even mythological Jason). Note that different sources give wide-ranging meanings for Jabin, but we think "perceptive" is the most authoritative, not to mention appealing.
- Dolan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"black-haired"Description:
Fresh choice that could pick up where Dylan and Logan left off.
- Newton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"new town"Description:
Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.
- Jhan
- Jowan
Origin:
Cornish form of John, HebrewMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A rare but appealing and accessible member of the John family. It sees steady low-key use in England.
- Graydon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of the gray-haired one"Description:
Waspy, but preferable to Nanny Diaries satiric name Grayer. Grayton Greydon, Greyton.
- Nguyen
Origin:
VietnameseMeaning:
"sleep"Description:
One of the most familiar Vietnamese names, yet still hard on the Western tongue.
- Sevyn
Origin:
American variation of Seven, number nameMeaning:
"seven"Description:
Sevyn broke into the Top 1000 for girls in 2019, the same year that Seven crossed the threshold for boys. Ys are typically employed to make names more feminine, which is why many more girls were given the Sevyn spelling than boys. However, Sevyn still made it on the birth certificates of over 100 boys last year.
- Keyon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"guide, leading"Description:
This rising name, possibly a variation of the Irish Kian, has been associated with several accomplished athletes.