Names Ending in N for Boys

A name from Welsh legend. Amaethon son of Dôn is mentioned in several medieval Welsh texts. In Culhwch and Olwen he is the only person who can plow a certain field, and in the poem The Battle of the Trees he stole a dog and a roebuck from the otherworld and defeated its ruler. It has been suggested that the name originally belonged to a pre-Christian god of agriculture, though that would have been many hundreds of years before the first surviving texts mentioning him.

Amaethon

Amirjon is a masculine name with Central Asian origins, particularly common in Tajik, Uzbek, and other Turkic cultures. It combines "Amir," an Arabic title meaning "commander" or "prince," with the Persian suffix "-jon" (sometimes spelled "-jan"), which is a term of endearment meaning "dear" or "life." Together, the name essentially means "dear prince" or "beloved leader." Amirjon is not commonly used in Western countries but has consistent usage in Central Asian communities. The name carries connotations of leadership, respect, and affection. Its multicultural elements reflect the historical Persian and Arabic influences in Central Asian naming traditions. For families with connections to these regions, Amirjon offers a way to honor cultural heritage while giving a name with strong, positive associations.

Amirjon

A name from medieval romance. Amlyn ac Amig is the Welsh version of Amis et Amiles, a French moral tale of friends in Charlemagne's court. The name itself is gentle and straightforward, although the "lyn" ending may feel more feminine to current tastes.

Amlyn

Andrellton isn't the name of a real place, but has the theoretical meaning "Andrell's town". Andrell is a variation of Andrew used for both sexes from the late 1960s onward — primarily among African Americans and Latin Americans.
 
Curaçaoan baseball player Andrelton Simmons is the most famous person with his name. Keke Palmer used the double-L spelling as the middle name for her son Leodis.

Andrellton

Famously borne by Curaçaoan baseball player Andrelton Simmons. Keke Palmer used the Andrellton spelling as her son Leodis's middle name.
 
Andrelton is not the name of any real place, but if it was, it would mean "Andrel's town".

Andrelton

Andrin

Angel Adrian combines two popular masculine names with rich histories. Angel derives from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' and has religious significance in many cultures, particularly referring to celestial beings in Christianity. Adrian comes from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria,' an ancient city in northern Italy. This double name offers a beautiful blend of spiritual and classical elements. While Angel is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, Adrian has remained consistently popular across Western cultures. The combination creates a melodious, meaningful name that suggests both protection and strength. In recent decades, compound names like Angel Adrian have become increasingly common, especially in Hispanic communities.

Angel adrian

Angel Damian combines two names with contrasting meanings and rich histories. Angel, derived from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger,' evokes celestial imagery and protective qualities. Damian, from Greek 'damian' meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue,' has historical significance through the twin saints Cosmas and Damian, physicians who provided free healing services. This compound name creates an interesting juxtaposition—the heavenly purity of 'Angel' balanced with the earthier, stronger qualities of 'Damian.' Popular in Hispanic communities, this combination offers both religious significance and modern appeal. The name has gained moderate popularity in recent decades, particularly in multicultural settings. Angel Damian gives a boy both gentle and strong qualities to draw upon.

Angel damian

Angel Ivan combines two distinct names with rich cultural backgrounds into a melodious compound masculine name. 'Angel' derives from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger,' with strong religious associations in Christian traditions. 'Ivan' is the Slavic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious,' and has been popular throughout Eastern Europe. This combination is particularly common in Hispanic communities, where compound names are traditional. The pairing creates a name with spiritual overtones that suggests both guardianship and divine favor. Parents might choose Angel Ivan to honor family traditions while giving their son a name that carries protective and benevolent connotations across multiple cultural contexts.

Angel ivan

Angel Sebastian is a masculine compound name combining two distinct elements with rich histories. Angel, derived from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger,' carries spiritual connotations across many cultures and has been used as a name for centuries, particularly in Hispanic communities. Sebastian comes from the Greek 'sebastos' meaning 'venerable' or 'revered,' with historical significance through Saint Sebastian. As a combined name, Angel Sebastian creates a powerful religious and classical pairing that maintains popularity particularly in Latino communities. This combination offers versatility, as either name could be used as a nickname. The double name trend has grown in recent decades, especially in multicultural families seeking to honor traditions while creating a distinctive identity for their child.

Angel sebastian

An unusual compound name related to Aiden, which can also spelled Aodhfionn. 

Aodhfin

An unusual compound name also spelled Aodhfin.

Aodhfionn

Greek and French form of Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto and the twin of Artemis in Greek mythology. He was the god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom, also associated with the sun and light.


Apollon

The Greek equivalent of Abaddon — both a place name (that of an abyss) and a demonic angel that lives there.

Apollyon

Arcadia was a region of Ancient Greece that is now associated with a simple rustic life (way before Cottagecore was a thing). That means this name is not just long and lyrical, but also has a warm pastoral charm.

Arcadian

Arfon is a centuries-old name the area of north-west Wales closest to Anglesey (in Welsh, Môn), so its name literally means "facing Anglesey". Its main town is Caernarfon, "fortress in Arfon". It is sometimes used as a local pride name by parents with a connection to the area.

Arfon

This name fits with the trend for geographic names like Easton and Cove. In Wales it's more commonly found in placenames and businesses than on people.

Arfryn

A Top 100 name in Hungary, Ármin is believed to derive from the Old Germanic ermunaz meaning "whole, universal", though others argue it comes from Herman, meaning "army man" or "soldier".

Ármin

If -son names are your style, here's a rare one you may not have come across before! Armison is derived from the Germanic name Ermin or Armin (possibly related to Herman), meaning "whole" or "universal" – the same route that gave us the Emma names.

Armison

A seventh-century Welsh poet about whom little more than his name is known.

Arofan

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 540)

5000+ Boy Names That End in N