Names Ending in N for Boys

With parents looking for fresh -son names, this Irish option — best-known on actor Liam Neeson — may appeal.

Neeson

Nevaan is a modern masculine name with multicultural resonance, particularly popular in Indian communities. It likely derives from Sanskrit elements suggesting 'new' or 'fresh,' though interpretations vary across regions. Some connect it to the Sanskrit 'nava' meaning 'new' or 'young,' while others see it as a variation of Nivan or Nevan with Celtic roots. The name has gained popularity in contemporary India and among the Indian diaspora, appreciated for its modern sound while maintaining cultural connections. Nevaan features a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants, creating a name that feels both strong and gentle. The name's relatively recent emergence gives it a contemporary feel while its potential Sanskrit roots provide cultural depth, making it appealing to parents seeking a modern name with subtle cultural significance.

Nevaan

A unisex Hebrew name with the sweetest meaning.

Nitzan

Nurlan is a masculine name of Turkic origin, particularly common in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and other Central Asian countries. The name combines elements meaning 'light' or 'radiance' (nur) with a suffix that enhances its meaning. Traditionally, it symbolizes brightness, illumination, and positive energy. In its cultures of origin, Nurlan is associated with qualities like wisdom, leadership, and moral character. While the name remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, globalization has introduced it to more diverse communities. Nurlan carries a dignified quality and cultural richness that connects its bearers to Central Asian heritage. The name's distinctive sound and meaningful etymology make it both culturally significant and phonetically appealing.

Nurlan

A pretty town in Scotland, named for its perfect horseshoe-shaped bay.

Oban

Odhrán is a masculine Irish name pronounced roughly as OH-rawn. It derives from the Old Irish word 'odhar' meaning 'dun-colored' or 'pale.' In Irish tradition, Saint Odhrán (also written Odhran or Oran) was among the earliest Irish saints and was associated with Saint Columba. The name carries deep cultural connections to Irish heritage and Gaelic language traditions. While common in Ireland, particularly in Irish-speaking communities, Odhrán remains relatively rare internationally, though interest has grown with the revival of traditional Irish names. The fada (accent) over the 'a' indicates the traditional Gaelic spelling and pronunciation. Parents choosing this name often have Irish heritage or appreciation for Celtic culture. Odhrán offers authentic Irish character and historical depth, standing apart from more widely adopted Irish names like Aidan or Liam that have gained international popularity.

Odhrán

Oðinn

The original Old Norse form of the name we know today as Odin, and the most popular version in modern Iceland.
 
Óðinn was ultimately derived from the Old Norse component óðr. which translates to "frenzy," "rage," and "fury," along with "poetry." This was no accident — in Norse mythology, Óðinn was associated with war, battle, frenzy, and poetry, among other things.

Óðinn

Oktawian

An archaic word name meaning "prayer", derived from Latin via French. As a given name, it has been used occasionally from the 19th century onwards, but remains a rare choice with on-trend sounds and spiritual appeal.

Orison

Ornan

An unusual route to the winning nickname Win.

Ortwin

An alternative spelling of Austin that is occasionally given to boys in the US.

Ostyn

Ozran is a one-of-a-kind Hebrew name that easily leads to the stylish nickname Oz. Despite being a masculine name, Ozran refers to a feminine helper, while the possessive pronoun 'Ozram refers to a masculine helper. Ozri, meaning "my helper" is a potential short form.

Ozran

Not to be confused with the Hebrew Ozran, this is a Serbian and Croatian name, derived from the old Slavic word ozreti se meaning "to look", though other sources suggest it comes from ozariti meaning "to make radiant". Also appearing as the name of several mountains in Serbia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ozren with its cool Oz beginning holds plenty of contemporary appeal.

Ozren

This was the name of a 2nd-century BC king of Bactria. It was also borne by Saint Pantaleon – also called Panteleimon, as in Lyra's daemon in the His Dark Materials trilogy – who was a doctor martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century. He is a patron saint of doctors and midwives.

Pantaleon

An almost unknown member of the cool two-syllable, n-ending group of boy names.

Parvan

Pavlin ups Pavel's style quotient by giving it a surname feel.

Pavlin

God of the sky, thunder, lightning, rain and war, Perun is the highest-ranking deity in Slavic mythology. Also associated with eagles, mountains, fire, the law, and oak trees, the name may come from the Proto-Slavic element per- meaning "to slay, to strike".
 
Alternatively, the name has been interpreted to mean "oak" from a Baltic root and "thunder" in Old Slavic. Sometimes spelled as Peryn, as in the case of the Peryn Peninsular in Russia (the site of a shrine to Perun), it feels like an accessible mythological choice.
 
Perun has been used as the name of a Marvel character, also known as Valeri Sovloyev, who appears in various comic books, though in the real world, it has seen only very limited, given to a handful of people in Russia and Bulgaria. 
 
The name should not be confused with the Cornish saint's name, Perran, or the French variation of Pierre and Peter, Perrin, though they may feel more usable if mythological names aren't for you.

Perun

God of sky, thunder, lightning, rain and war; the highest-ranking god in Slavic mythology. His name is also spelled Perun.

Peryn

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 553)

5000+ Boy Names That End in N