Names Ending in -en for Boys

An Anglicized form of Gaetano, deriving from the name of a town in ancient Italy.

Gaten

<p>Gefen is a masculine Hebrew name with profound cultural significance. The name means 'grapevine' in Hebrew, symbolizing prosperity, fertility, and connection to the land. In Jewish tradition, the grapevine represents the relationship between God and the people of Israel, making Gefen a name with spiritual undertones. While relatively uncommon outside of Israel, the name has gained some popularity within Israeli communities and among those seeking names with Hebrew roots. Gefen has a strong yet simple phonetic quality that travels well across language barriers. The agricultural imagery evokes a sense of growth and sustenance, while the biblical associations give the name depth and cultural resonance for those familiar with Jewish traditions.</p>

Gefen

Brájen

This Grayson-soundalike has a long and distinguished pedigree, having belonged to both a Roman emperor and a 4th century Catholic saint who founded the see of Tours in central France. It would make a fabulous namesake for an important Grace in the family. <br/><br/>Polish form Gracjan is enjoying a run of relative popularity, having been in the top 100 there for over a decade. Other variations include Gratian, Gratien, and Gatien.Polish form Gracjan is enjoying a run of relative popularity, having been in the top 100 there for over a decade. Other variations include Gratian, Gratien, and Gatien.

Gratien

Baby boy names ending in the letters -en are among the most fashionable names today, with choices such as Aiden, Hayden, and Owen leading the pack. Names rhyming with Aiden are especially popular, with seemingly any letter working in the lead and a range of spellings used in the middle.

Along with Aiden, the 

 include Brayden, both Cayden and Caden, three spellings starting with a J including Jaden and Jaiden and Jayden, plus three K versions including Kaden and Kaiden and Kayden. Further down the list, well-used boy names in this family also include Graydon and Zayden.

More classic boy names also are members of the trendy -en pack: think Stephen and Allen. Trendy en-ending names range from the literary Holden to the biblical Reuben to the surname-name Cohen. 

 that we recommend include Niven, O'Brien, and Quillen.

If you love the sound of boys' names that end in -en, be aware that the sound is more common than you'd think, given that it also includes boys' names that end in -an and -on, including such megapopular choices as Jackson, Mason, Ethan, and Jordan.

Here, all the boys' names on Nameberry that end in -en, ordered by popularity on Nameberry.

Boy names that end in -en including popular boy names ending in -en and unique boy names that end in -en, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 113)

650+ Boy Names That End in -en