5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Charlton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "Charles' town"
    • Description:

      A surname name, most popularly associated with actor Heston, has a blue-blooded ring to it. Charlton is also a more unusual pathway to evergreen nickname Charlie.
  2. Galvin
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "a sparrow"
    • Description:

      More common as a surname, Galvin is a possible alternative to Gavin and Calvin.
  3. Nen
    • Origin:

      Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "ancient waters"
    • Description:

      Couldn't be simpler...or more worldly — though it could lead to some head-scratching.
  4. Chiron
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "hand"
    • Description:

      Chiron derives from the Greek word kheir, meaning "hand." The mythological Chiron was a centaur revered for his wisdom. He is depicted in the Sagittarius constellation.
  5. Brennen
    • Craven
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "garlic place"
      • Description:

        Since this is a word that pertains to cowardice, not the most appealing choice. Raven, Arven, and Haven might be more positive options for those drawn to the name by its sound.
    • Donn
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "king; brown"
      • Description:

        Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.
    • Jadrien
      • Juaquin
        • Usain
          • Origin:

            Arabic, possible variation of Hussein
          • Meaning:

            "beautiful"
          • Description:

            There will probably be lots of little namesakes after the fastest man in the world, Jamaican Olympic runner Usain Bolt--middle name St. Leo.
        • Efrain
          • Origin:

            Spanish variation of Ephraim
          • Description:

            On the Latino Hit Parade, heard much more often than the English version.
        • Mountain
          • Origin:

            Nature name
          • Description:

            Mountain names such as Everest and Denali are being used more frequently, but Mountain itself was unknown until Hunger Games star Jena Malone used it as a middle name for her son Ode Mountain. And really, why not? It's one of the most unique baby names in the hot nature category.
        • Layn
          • Graysen
            • Origin:

              Spelling variation of Grayson
            • Description:

              Surname name Grayson has become quite popular in recent years, bringing with it Gray, Grey, Greyson, and, yes, Graysen.
          • Mirin
            • Origin:

              Irish and Scottish, meaning unknown
            • Description:

              The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football. Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn, best known as the name of the seacoast town St. Merryn, is also related. The name is usually used for girls.
          • Kalman
            • Origin:

              Latin, short for Kalonymous
            • Meaning:

              "gracious, good reputation"
            • Description:

              This is a rarely heard multi-cultural name, related to a 14th century Jewish scholar named Kalonymous ben Kalonymous, who translated important texts from Arabic to Hebrew. It is also a Hungarian derivative of Colman, via the Latin Columba, meaning dove, and was the name of a 12th century king of Hungary. Its modern sound make it an interesting option.
          • Ioan
            • Origin:

              Welsh, Romanian
            • Meaning:

              "god is gracious"
            • Description:

              A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John.
          • Robinson
            • Origin:

              English
            • Meaning:

              "son of Robin"
            • Description:

              This can be a cool and unusual way to honor your family Robert, conjuring up memories of Robinson Crusoe and Swiss Family Robinson, as well as narrative poet Robinson Jeffers, born John Robinson, who shared his mother's middle name.
          • Victorien
            • Xenon
              • Origin:

                Greek
              • Meaning:

                "stranger, foreigner"
              • Description:

                A rare way to get to that striking X initial. Xenon is also a chemical element: a colorless, odorless noble gas with atomic number 54.