5000+ Boy Names That End in N

Ciaran

Irish

"little black-haired one"

Extremely popular in Ireland, Ciaran is also well used in England and is beginning to be adopted by parents in the U.S., though usually via the more American-friendly Kieran spelling. The Irish…

Duncan

Scottish

"dark warrior"

Duncan is jaunty, confident, and open, a Scottish royal name that's brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of names that are neither too popular nor too strange. Popularity…

Tarquin

Latin, Roman clan name

One of the few ancient Roman names that doesn't end in us, the rarely heard Tarquin has a decidedly creative, even dramatic flair, which could appeal to the parent looking for a strikingly original…

Stellen

Swedish, variation of Stellan, meaning unknown

More usually spelled Stellan, this is a possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany.

Zeppelin

German word name from Slavic

"zeppelin; flail"

In a baby name landscape where word names and names that start with Z are infinitely cool, there are few options for parents who want to combine trends. Zeppelin is one of the best names at the…

Conran

Irish, anglicization of O'conarain

"descendant of Conaran"

Associated with iconic British designer and retailer Terence Conran, who had an international impact on household design. Makes a nice variation on Conrad.

Mclaughlin

McLaughlin is primarily a Scottish and Irish surname now occasionally used as a masculine given name. Derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Lochlainn,' meaning 'son of Lochlann,' it has deep Celtic roots.…

Alizarin

Alizarin is a highly unusual masculine name derived from the chemical compound alizarin, a red pigment originally extracted from the roots of the madder plant. The word comes from the Arabic…

Rainn

Rainn is a modern unisex name that has gained recognition particularly as a masculine name. It evokes natural imagery of rainfall and carries peaceful, cleansing connotations. The doubled 'n' gives…

Chardin

Chardin is an uncommon masculine name with French origins, possibly derived from the Old French word 'chardin' meaning 'garden' or a diminutive of 'chard,' an old term for a thistle plant. The name…

Kallin

Kallin is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Colin (derived from the Greek name Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people") or a contemporary adaptation of…

Carillon

Carillon is an unusual masculine name derived from a musical term referring to a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells played from a keyboard. The word originates from the French 'carillon,' which…

Gordon

Scottish

"great hill"

As this long-term Age of Jordans, both male and female, begins to wind down, the neglected Scottish favorite Gordon, with its more distinguished history, could come back as a distinctive alternative.…

Chaton

Chaton is an uncommon masculine name with French linguistic roots, where 'chaton' literally means 'kitten.' As a given name, it has been adopted for its gentle sound and endearing association. While…

Bjergen

Movie name

Though Drew Barrymore played Bjergen Kjergen in "Wayne's World," any theoretical real-life use would be for a boy.

Gauguin

French surname

We've heard artists' surnames MONET and MANET used as first names, and so, even though it's a bit of a stretch, the family name of the great post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin (go-GAN) could be…

Didion

Didion is a masculine name with roots as a surname, most famously associated with American author Joan Didion. As a first name, it remains extraordinarily rare. The name likely derives from ancient…

Jothan

Hebrew

"God is upright"

Jothan or Jotham was both a son of Gideon and a king of Judah in the Bible. One of the biblical boys' names that's still obscure -- though like so many others in this class, it could be rediscovered.

Goemon

Goemon is a masculine Japanese name with significant historical and cultural importance in Japan. It is most famously associated with Ishikawa Goemon, a legendary ninja and folk hero from the 16th…

Ruban

Ruban is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In French, 'ruban' means 'ribbon', giving the name an artistic, elegant quality. It also has roots in Indian traditions, particularly in Tamil,…