Names Ending in -en for Boys

Jakyren

The name Lórien appears several times in Tolkien’s novels. It’s both a place name and a character name, and although the name may sound feminine due to the similarity with Lauren and Marien, Tolkein's character Lórien (Master of Visions and Dreams, also called Irmo) is male and the softness of the name will appeal to parents weary of macho names. 

Lorien

Madsen

Maxten

Maycen

Mohsen is a masculine Arabic name meaning "benefactor" or "one who does good," derived from the Arabic root "hasana" (to be good, to do good). This meaningful name is commonly used throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim communities worldwide. Mohsen carries positive connotations of generosity, kindness, and moral excellence. In Islamic tradition, doing good deeds (ihsan) is highly valued, giving the name a spiritual dimension. While well-established in Arabic-speaking regions, Mohsen remains distinctive in Western countries. The name has maintained consistent usage rather than following trends, reflecting its timeless appeal. Parents choosing Mohsen often appreciate its positive meaning, cultural connections, and the balance it strikes between being recognizable within Muslim communities while remaining distinctive in multicultural settings.

Mohsen

Nussen

Rarely used surname, associated with humorous poet Ogden Nash. 

Ogden

Orien

Paxten is a modern masculine name with roots in Latin, derived from 'pax' meaning 'peace.' It emerged in the early 21st century as a variation of the more established Paxton, which began as an English surname. The name has gained modest popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, as part of the trend toward surnames and place names being adopted as first names. Paxten has a contemporary feel with its strong consonant sounds and trendy '-en' ending. The name may appeal to parents seeking something modern yet substantial, with a positive underlying meaning. While still uncommon, Paxten has been steadily increasing in usage, especially for boys, though it occasionally appears as a unisex option.

Paxten

The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings.  Take your pick.

Quillen

Seyven

Skyden is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern invention combining the popular nature element 'Sky' with the trending '-den' suffix found in names like Aiden, Jayden, and Brayden. This creates a name that feels both familiar in structure yet unique in specific combination. The 'Sky' element evokes openness, freedom, and limitless potential, while the '-den' ending provides a masculine sound that has been popular in American naming trends since the early 2000s. Skyden has no traditional historical roots but follows the pattern of newly created names that appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable and contemporary. As an invented name, Skyden remains quite rare, offering individuality while maintaining a modern naming aesthetic.

Skyden

Tamen

The name of a humanoid race in the popular World of Warcraft game franchise. Their name derives from Latin taurus "bull".

Tauren

Tayen

Treysen is a masculine name that appears to be a modern, creative spelling variant combining elements of names like Trey and Jensen or Tayson. 'Trey' comes from the word for 'three' or 'third,' often given to a third child or someone with 'III' in their name. The '-sen' suffix is common in Scandinavian patronymic names meaning 'son of.' As a contemporary creation, Treysen is quite rare and part of the trend toward unique spellings and combinations. The name has a strong, modern sound that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet somewhat familiar in structure, offering individuality without completely departing from naming conventions.

Treysen

Wayden

Yameen

Ziven is a sleek choice with multicultural origins and a bright, energized feel to it. From its Slavic roots, it likely derives from the South Slavic word, živ meaning "alive, living", making it a relative to Živko and Živka, which are used in Serbia and Croatia. It may also be considered a masculine form of Zivena (also called Živa), the goddess of life, love, and fertility in Slavic mythology. It may then also be spelled as Živan.
 
 From its Hebrew roots, Ziven is associated with the second month in the Jewish calendar, Ziv meaning "radiant", adding to that spirited feel. 
 
Alternative possibilities are that it's a form of the Kurdish Zîv meaning "silver" or from Chinese, meaning "child" or "purple flower" and "arts, literature".

Ziven

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 25)

650+ Boy Names That End in -en