Names Ending in N for Boys

A rare form of Llywellyn/Llewellyn, influenced by Latin Leo "lion".

Leolin

Liam Sebastian combines two popular names from different traditions. Liam, an Irish short form of William, means 'resolute protection' and has been among the most popular boys' names in the English-speaking world since the 2010s. Sebastian, from Greek and Latin origins, means 'revered' or 'venerable' and carries historical associations with saints and classical literature. This double name pairs a trendy, short first name with a longer, classic middle name, creating a balanced combination that works well when called in full. The pairing reflects a modern naming trend of combining a contemporary first name with a more traditional middle name. Liam Sebastian offers versatility, allowing the bearer to use either name depending on the context or personal preference.

Liam sebastian

In France, Lilian is the masculine form of Liliane or Lilianne, and has been surprisingly popular there in recent years. In the Top 500 since the 1930s, Lilian reached a peak of #60 for boys in France in 2006.

Lilian

Lishan

Lucjan

Luis Adrian combines two distinct names with rich histories. Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Chlodovech, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'famous in battle.' Adrian comes from the Latin name Hadrianus, referring to someone from Hadria, an ancient town in northern Italy. This double name is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking communities and Latin American countries, where compound masculine names are a cultural tradition. The combination creates a name that sounds both classic and sophisticated while carrying strong historical references – Luis being associated with numerous monarchs and saints, and Adrian connecting to the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Together, they offer a melodious flow while providing the bearer with options to use either the full combination or one of the individual names in different contexts.

Luis adrian

Mabon ap Modron (son of Modron) is a prominent figure in Welsh literature and mythology – a fearless hero.

Mabon

Saint Madern, also sometimes referred to as Saint Madron, was a Cornish monk and hermit sanctified in the 6th century. The Cornish village of Madron is named after him.

Madern

An obscure Cornish saint's name that can also be considered a place name — Madron is a Cornish village named for the saint.

Madron

A variant of Madden or Madigan, cool surnames which ultimately derive from the Irish Gaelic word for "dog".

Madyn

Thought to be the birth name of St Patrick, this appealing choice may read feminine now due to the popularity of several Mae- names, but it has a long history as a male name.

Maewyn

Maimon

Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.
 
In Judeo-Arabic, Maimun was used as a translation of given names and surnames that started with Ma-, such as Mazliach.

Maimun

The old Arabic tale of Layla and Majnun has been called "the Romeo and Juliet of the East". The seventh-century poet Qays ibn al-Mullawah was nicknamed Majnun, "madman", because of his obsessive pursuit of his childhood love, Layla. This is as problematic now as it was then, but a positive spin on the name could have it signifying fervor and devotion.

Majnun

A character name in the Shadow and Bone book series, invented by author Leigh Bardugo. It is intended as a Ravkan form of Malcolm, meaning "disciple of St Columba".

Malyen

Softens up the 20th century classic Martin.

Marcin

A variation of the Latin Marianus that is strictly male in its native countries — unlike the English counterpart Marian which is traditionally unisex. 

Marijan

Marijn is a unisex Dutch name, though in recent years, it has been used most often for boys. Out of the charts for girls since the late 2000s, for boys, it remains in the Top 500.
 
Derived from the Latin Marinus, Marijn could mean "of the sea", making it a nature- and water-inspired option, however, other sources interpret it as relating to the Roman god of war, Mars.

Marijn

A popular boy name in Iceland, possibly related to the color maroon, or a short form of names starting with Mar-.

Maron

Márton

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 551)

5000+ Boy Names That End in N