5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Shiron
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "songfest"
    • Description:

      Associated with music; don't be surprised to see it on collections of Hebrew songs.
  2. Taylen
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      A newly coined unisex name that, for boys, feels like a cross between Talon and Taylor. One of the many unique unisex names invented from elements popular in other names.
  3. Sinan
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "spearhead, arrowhead"
    • Description:

      A strong and simple Arabic name with an international sound.
  4. Kain
    • Zoren
      • Origin:

        Alternative spelling of Zoran, Slavic
      • Meaning:

        "dawn"
      • Description:

        A cool modern spelling of this name, reminiscent of Nameberry favorite Soren.
    • Deon
      • Origin:

        Variation of Dion
      • Description:

        Though a variation of Dion, this name made it into 2013's Top 1000 while the original did not.
    • Lathan
      • Origin:

        English surname or place name
      • Description:

        Lathan is a surname recorded as relating to the towns of Layton or Latham and meaning, depending on its derivation, barn or leek farm or farm by the water. As a first name, it's reminiscent of the popular Nathan.
    • Lyman
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "meadow-dweller"
      • Description:

        Almost as passé as Hyman.
    • Lexington
      • Origin:

        English place name
      • Description:

        Lexington is trending as a unisex name, used just about evenly for the genders. For Americans, it's got a patriotic feel, given the importance of Lexington, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Lexington, Kentucky, in horse country, is another well-known city with the name. Short form Lex is user friendly.
    • Aayan
      • Origin:

        Persian or Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "long night; era"
      • Description:

        A common name in the Muslim community, where it may be a Persian name or a variation of Ayan, a name with a timely meaning.
    • Aroon
      • Origin:

        Hindi
      • Meaning:

        "dawn"
      • Description:

        Aroon, also spelled Haroon, is the mythic charioteer of the dawn.
    • Green
      • Origin:

        Color name
      • Description:

        Middle name possibility for a nature-loving family -- Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke used it for their son's middle name.
    • Zaylon
      • Origin:

        Modern invention of unknown meaning
      • Description:

        Newly coined options, the letter Z, and strong A sounds all remain on trend for boys in the US and Zaylon ticks all the boxes. Like a mash up of Zaiden, Zayn and Waylon, Zaylon was given to around 30 boys in 2023. The alternative spelling, Zaylen, is currently more popular.
    • Hilarion
      • Graydon
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "son of the gray-haired one"
        • Description:

          Waspy, but preferable to Nanny Diaries satiric name Grayer. Grayton Greydon, Greyton.
      • Fabien
        • Ericson
          • Origin:

            Old Norse
          • Meaning:

            "son of the eternal ruler"
          • Description:

            Ericson, also spelled Erickson and Erikson (and with -sen endings too), is a Nordic surname that makes a strong choice. Ericson may continue the trend Harrison, Jefferson and Jackson started.
        • Aaden
          • Origin:

            Spelling variation of Aiden
          • Description:

            The more popular Aiden becomes, the more spelling variations we see in the Top 1000. This version was as high as Number 271 in 2009, though we recommend choosing a different spelling if you're set on this uber-popular moniker.
        • Kasian
          • Origin:

            Spelling variation of Kassian or Cassian
          • Description:

            As the ancient saint's name Cassian becomes more widely known and more popular, variations will proliferate. Kasian is one but creates pronunciation questions.
        • Can
          • Origin:

            Turkish
          • Meaning:

            "soul, life"
          • Description:

            This name, also a term of affection, is popular in Turkey but has a spelling that may confuse English speakers.