5000+ Boy Names That End in N
- Shiron
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"songfest"Description:
Associated with music; don't be surprised to see it on collections of Hebrew songs.
- Taylen
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
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.
- Sinan
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"spearhead, arrowhead"Description:
A strong and simple Arabic name with an international sound.
- Kain
- Zoren
Origin:
Alternative spelling of Zoran, SlavicMeaning:
"dawn"Description:
A cool modern spelling of this name, reminiscent of Nameberry favorite Soren.
- Deon
Origin:
Variation of DionDescription:
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 nameDescription:
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:
EnglishMeaning:
"meadow-dweller"Description:
Almost as passé as Hyman.
- Lexington
Origin:
English place nameDescription:
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 ArabicMeaning:
"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:
HindiMeaning:
"dawn"Description:
Aroon, also spelled Haroon, is the mythic charioteer of the dawn.
- Green
Origin:
Color nameDescription:
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 meaningDescription:
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:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of the gray-haired one"Description:
Waspy, but preferable to Nanny Diaries satiric name Grayer. Grayton Greydon, Greyton.
- Fabien
- Ericson
Origin:
Old NorseMeaning:
"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 AidenDescription:
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 CassianDescription:
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:
TurkishMeaning:
"soul, life"Description:
This name, also a term of affection, is popular in Turkey but has a spelling that may confuse English speakers.