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5000+ Boy Names That End in N

  1. Malin

    • Origin:

      English or Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "strong, little warrior or crowned"

    • Description:

      Malin is multicultural name with many possible sources,. As a female name, Malin is popular throughout Scandinavia, a form of Magdalene. The male version has several theoretical roots. One of them is the multicultural surname Malin, which may be a matronymic descending from Magdalene or Mary or may be derived from an Irish surname meaning pleasant. In India, Malin is a male Sanskrit name meaning crowned or alternately, flower or gardener. Some may see it as a simplified spelling of the Biblical Mahlon. At once simple and unusual, the name Malin was given to 17 baby girls in the US last year but fewer than five baby boys.
  2. Asterion

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "little star, of the stars"

    • Description:

      A starry Greek name which may appeal to those who like Aster and Orion, Asterion is borne by a number of figures in Greek mythology, including a king of Crete, one of Jason's Argonauts, and a river god of Argos. Perhaps most notably, however, it is the name of the Minotaur — also called the Minoan Bull — who lived in the Labyrinth in Crete
  3. Devlin

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "unlucky"

    • Description:

      Devlin is an Irish name that's fresher and even more devilish than Devin.

      The earliest written record of this surname occurs in the thirteenth century, when an O'Devlin was appointed Bishop of Kells in 1211.

  4. Konstantin

    • Origin:

      Slavic; Estonian; Finnish; Hungarian; German, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "steadfast"

    • Description:

      This sleek form of Constantine is traditional in many European countries, and most popular in German-speaking nations and Russia.
  5. Egan

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aidan, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little fire"

    • Description:

      Egan's likeness to the word eager gives this Irish surname a ready-to-please, effervescent energy, and it would make an appropriate substitute for the overused Aidan.
  6. Jovan

    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of John, or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Jove-like, majestic"

    • Description:

      Jovan, the name of the supreme Roman deity, seems more extraterrestrial now -- and it's also firmly attached to a perfume label. Some parents may see it as a variation of Giovanni, the Italian for John. It is in fact the Slavic variation of John and may be an original way to honor an ancestral John.
  7. Holston

    • Origin:

      Place name, American variation of Holstein, German

    • Meaning:

      "dwellers in the wood"

    • Description:

      Holston is a uniquely Southern place name — that of a river, lake, and mountain in Tennessee, as well as a town in Virginia. Holston was first used for the river, previously called the Cherokee River. It was adapted from the surname of pioneer Stephen Holstein, who resided alongside the river. Holstein was the name of a Saxon tribe and is now a region in Germany.
  8. Brooklyn

    • Origin:

      Place-name from Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "marshland"

    • Description:

      It may be the hippest of hispter neighborhoods, but as a baby name Brooklyn is now on the decline: down from a peak of 120 births for boys in 1999, and over 7000 births for girls in 2011.
  9. Kamran

    • Origin:

      Persian or Urdu

    • Meaning:

      "prosperous or successful"

    • Description:

      Kamran is one of the most easily-translated boys' names from a Middle Eastern to a Western culture, sounding nearly identical to the stylish English name Cameron. While it is not an Islamic name, Muslims are allowed to use it because its meaning is felicitous.
  10. Neon

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "New"

    • Description:

      Bright and energetic, Neon seems like it would be a modern coinage, borrowed from neon lights.
  11. Newton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "new town"

    • Description:

      Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.
  12. Reign

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "rule"

    • Description:

      Reign is one of a new, ahem, kingdom of word names that suggest a high-born child, joining Royal, Lorde, Titan, Saint, King, Princess, and Noble. We predicted this kind of defining name to be the Number 1 baby name trend of 2015...two weeks before Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick named their third child, a boy, Reign.
  13. Kyson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Kyle"

    • Description:

      An update of Tyson for parents who prefer the Ky nickname to Ty. It was the middle name of a character on Heroes.
  14. Alban

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "white, or, man from Alba"

    • Description:

      An ancient and highly unusual name; St. Alban -- sometimes also called Albinus or Aubin -- was an early martyr in Roman Britain. Using an alternate spelling, Alben Barkley was the 35th U.S. Vice-President, serving under Harry Truman. And Albin is popular in modern Sweden. But only the form Alban has the alternate meaning "from Alba".
  15. Ayden

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aidan

    • Meaning:

      "little and fiery"

    • Description:

      Aidan in all its many splendored varieties, particularly Aiden, had a spectacular rise up the list, and the phonetic Ayden came along for the ride. It is also used in Turkey.
  16. Arslan

    • Description:

      Arslan is a masculine name of Turkish and Central Asian origin meaning 'lion.' The name carries strong connotations of courage, leadership, and nobility across many Turkic and Persian-influenced cultures. Throughout history, Arslan has been used as a name for rulers and warriors, reflecting its associations with strength and bravery. The name appears in various forms across different regions, including Aslan (made familiar to many through C.S. Lewis's 'Chronicles of Narnia'). Arslan has maintained consistent use in Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and other countries with Turkic heritage. While still relatively uncommon in Western countries, the name has been gaining recognition for its powerful meaning and distinctive sound. The straightforward two-syllable pronunciation and strong consonants give Arslan a bold, memorable quality that resonates across cultural boundaries.

  17. Alton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the old town"

    • Description:

      The sort of formal surname name more popular in another era; Dalton's a more modern relation.
  18. Talyn

    • Description:

      Talyn is a gender-neutral name that has gained usage primarily as a masculine name in recent decades. It has several possible origins: it may be a variant of the Welsh name Telyn meaning 'harp,' a modern variation of names like Talon or Taylor, or derived from Talin, an Armenian place name. The name has a contemporary feel with its two syllables and trendy 'yn' ending. Talyn remains relatively uncommon but has gained modest popularity among parents seeking modern-sounding names with a unique edge. The name's brevity and simple pronunciation make it accessible, while its uncommonness ensures individuality. Talyn has a melodic quality despite its shortness, and its gender-neutral nature appeals to parents looking for less traditionally gendered naming options.

  19. Coleman

    • Origin:

      English and Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little dove"

    • Description:

      The name of three hundred saints, a mustard, and your own baby boy. Coleman was off the US Top 1000 list for much of the 1960s and 1970s, but it was a mainstay before and has been for most years since. It could be an interesting way to honor a Colin or Cole.
  20. Eren

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "saint, holy person"

    • Description:

      Eren ranks among the Top 50 boys' names in Turkey, among the Top 1000 in England and Wales, and is virtually unknown in the US. With a sound that's similar to Aaron or Erin, it may be mistaken for one of those more familiar choices but does make an easily-translated and attractive name. Eren entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, with parents potential inspired by the character Eren Yeager in the popular Japanese manga series Attack on Titan.