Names Ending in N for Boys

Keyden

Jaysen is a modern masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jason, which comes from Greek mythology where Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece. The traditional Jason derives from Greek meaning 'healer.' This contemporary spelling variation gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, part of a trend toward creative spellings of classic names. The 'y' spelling gives the familiar name a more distinctive look while maintaining the same pronunciation. Parents might choose this spelling to make the common name more unique or to echo spelling patterns of other modern names with 'y' substitutions.

Jaysen

Mylan is a modern masculine name with potential roots in Irish and Gaelic origins. It may be a variation of Milan or Myles, with possible meanings including 'soldier' or 'gracious.' The name gained some recognition through the pharmaceutical company Mylan, which might influence parents seeking a contemporary corporate-sounding name. Mylan has a sleek, modern feel with its brief syllable count and trendy 'y' spelling. While not extremely common, it has seen steady usage in the United States since the early 2000s, appealing to parents looking for a distinctive yet approachable name that works well in professional settings while maintaining a youthful quality.

Mylan

An alternative spelling to the sleeker Maximilian, briefly popular in the US in the 90s and early 2000s, and a well used spelling in England and Wales until recently. It ultimately comes from the Latin maximus meaning "greatest".

Maximillian

Distinctive yet familiar, Olin is both a Scandinavian name and an English surname. Currently a rare choice, yet reminiscent of popular options, like Oliver, Orion, and Colin. 
 
Following its Scandinavian roots, Olin is a variant of Olaf, via the feminine form, Oline, whereas an English name, it comes from Olander or Hollander, referring to someone who comes from "low-lying land", such as The Netherlands. 
 
Olin was once a Top 1000 name in the US, peaking in 1903 at #322, but went into decline during the 30s and by the 60s, it was out of the charts. As of 2024 however, the name might receive a new wake of attention after Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds revealed it as the name of their fourth baby, joining sisters James, Inez, and Betty.

Olin

If you wanted to try to get people to pronounce your son's first name the way Stephen Curry does, this might be a way to do it.

Stephan

Has an upscale aura, perhaps due to the luxury James Bond Aston Martin car. 

Aston

Aydan has been a popular alternate spellings of Aidan, though it has been declining in usage since 2008. While 106 boys were still given the name in 2024, this was less than half the number it was given to a decade earlier in 2014 when it was chosen for 239 boys.
 
Aydan is also a Turkish and Azerbaijani feminine name, relating to the moon, however the two names are pronounced differently: AY-duhn vs. IE-dan.

Aydan

The traditional German spelling of this name, used by Goethe, Bach and many other luminaries. Familiar in the US, but retains an Olde World feel, for better and worse.

Johann

Kyrin is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Kyran, which has Irish roots derived from Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'black.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Greek name Kyros (Cyrus), meaning 'lord.' The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, as parents seek distinctive yet accessible names with a modern sound. Kyrin features a melodic quality with its combination of the strong 'K' sound and flowing end syllable. Though still relatively uncommon, it fits well with current naming trends favoring unique names with clear pronunciations and distinctive spellings.

Kyrin

Orin is one of a variety of similarly-spelled names that have a soft and sensitive image. The Orrin spelling has been known nationally via Republican Senator Hatch.
 Orin is the name of a character in Eugene O'Neill's drama Mourning Becomes Electra. Oren is a Hebrew name that means laurel while Oran is Irish and means pale little green one.

Orin

Riyan is a variation of three popular names: Irish Ryan, Arabic Rayan or Rayyan, and Persian Rayan. While the more traditional spellings are more popular in the US and across the globe, Riyan was given to 86 boys and 22 girls in the US in 2023.
 
A regal but down-to-earth name from its Irish origins, a thoughtful and smart choice from its Persian roots, and linked to one of the gates of heaven in Islamic tradition, Riyan is a meaningful and multi-cultural feeling choice.
 
Notable bearers include cricketer Riyan Parag, baseball player Riyan Rodriguez and YouTuber Riyan Sharma.

Riyan

Armon is a masculine name with diverse cultural connections. It likely derives from Hebrew origins, possibly related to the name Harmon or Hermon (a mountain mentioned in biblical texts), suggesting 'elevated' or 'sacred mountain.' Alternative origins include Armenian heritage or a variation of Armand, which has Germanic roots meaning 'army man' or 'soldier.' The name has a strong, modern sound while maintaining cross-cultural appeal. Armon remains relatively uncommon in popularity rankings, giving it distinction without being difficult to pronounce or spell. Its two-syllable structure with emphasis on the first syllable follows a classic pattern for masculine names, offering a balance between uniqueness and accessibility that appeals to contemporary parents seeking something subtly distinctive.

Armon

This name feels modern and on-trend, thanks to that cool first similar — similar to trendy Asher — as well as associations with actor Ashton Kutcher. This particular spelling is nearly completely equally split between boys and girls in 2022.

Ashtyn

Brighton has long been known as a holiday resort town on the south coast of England. A cheery unisex name, it was used for his daughter by Jon Favreau, but was a boy on the TV show The Nanny.

Brighton

Ishan is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures, primarily Sanskrit and Hindi. In Sanskrit, it means "sun" or "lord," often referring to Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The name also carries the meaning of "rich" or "wealthy" in some interpretations. Ishan is widely used in India and among Indian diaspora communities worldwide. Its popularity has gradually increased in Western countries as cultural boundaries blur in name selection. The name combines spiritual significance with contemporary appeal, featuring a melodic two-syllable pronunciation that works well across cultures. Ishan projects qualities of strength, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.

Ishan

Could Lowen be the next Owen, Rowen, and Cohen? This Cornish name certainly has the right sounds to be an American hit, and is rising dramatically for both boys and girls.

About 80 baby boys were named Lowen in the US last year, along with 100 baby girls, making this name a new appealing gender-neutral choice. In the Netherlands, Lowen is the fastest-rising name for baby boys.

Lowen

Less popular than Camden by a lot and Kamdyn by a little. The prominent trend of substituting other vowels with a y continues to propel new spellings of names up the popularity list, which was the case when Camdyn made its first appearance on the US Top 1000 in 2010.

Camdyn

A mash-up of Ezra and the popular -en ending for boy names, Ezren is a modern invention with legitimate and very on-trend sounds. Borrowing the meaning of Ezra, this name could mean "help" and has also appeared in the stats as Ezryn, and Ezran, both of which can be found in pop culture too.
 
Ezren was chosen for 83 boys in a recent year, while Ezran was given to 69 and Ezryn to 27.

Ezren

One spelling of a well-used Arabic name. Hussein ibn Ali was a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. It gained in popularity in the USA during the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama.

Hussein

oy names that end in N are the most populous group by last letter, with over a third of all names for boys ending with the letter N. The most popular boy name ending with the letter N in the US right now is Benjamin.



Along with Benjamin, Mason, and Logan, 

boys' names ending in N that make the US Top 100 

include Ethan, Aiden, Sebastian, Jackson, John, Jayden, Dylan, And Grayson.

 is not as strong in the UK. Along with the names mentioned above, the top boys' names that end with N in England and Wales include Reuben and Jaxon. 

In Germany, the top N-ending boy name is Ben

, followed by Leon and Finn. N-ender Daan is the top boys' name in The Netherlands.



There's a boys' name ending in N to suit every style and taste, classic to modern, widely-used to unique. The 

 range from the Presidential Lincoln to the Biblical Reuben to the saintly Cassian to the new-fangled Tobin.



N is a last letter that works well with many surnames. It provides a firm demarcation if your last name starts with a vowel, and is compatible with many consonant-starting surnames as well.



The over 5000 boys' names ending in N on Nameberry are collected here. Names are ranked by popularity on Nameberry this month, with the most popular names leading the list and more unique or uncommon N-ending names toward the end.

Baby boy names that end in the letter N, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top N-ending boy names such as Jackson and Benjamin as well as unique, uncommon boy names that end with the letter N. (Page 27)

5000+ Boy Names That End in N