Names Ending in N for Boys

A unisex French name that ranks in the Top 200 for boys and the Top 500 for girls there, inspired by a character with the surname Swann in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time. As a given name, it was popularized by the 1984 film Un amour de Swann ("Swann in Love"), directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

Swann

This Dutch name is a spelling variation of Sibren, derived from the Old German names Sigbern and Sigbrand.

Sybren

Sylvian

An object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

Talisman

This Westernized form of the name of an ancient Mongol warrior is remembered primarily today through the works of Christopher Marlowe and Edgar Allan Poe.

Tamerlan

Tarragon

A Welsh name for space fans, thanks to Tecwyn Roberts, a pioneering aerospace engineer at NASA.

Tecwyn

A name from medieval legend and possibly much further back. Teyrnon Twryf Lliant ("turbulent water") is a figure who appears in the First Branch of the Mabinogi, and several other texts. He fosters the king's son Pryderi, notably saving him from a mysterious giant claw.

It is widely held to derive from *Tigernonos, meaning "great lord" — whether this was the name of a deity or not is open for debate. The same "lord" root is also in the Irish name Tierney, and the legendary king Vortigern.

Teyrnon

Unlucky number thirteen is now an edgy baby name option thanks to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who named their son Rocky Thirteen. They chose his one-of-a-kind middle name because "13 is just the greatest number of all time," according to Barker. Rocky is also the 13th Kardashian grandchild.
 
Many cultures around the world consider the number 13 to be bad luck. The dominant theory is that this arose because a calendar year contains slightly more than 12 lunar cycles, and that the time between the 12th and 13th full moons was particularly ominous.

Thirteen

Strong and distinctive Scandinavian name with a powerful meaning to match.

Thorbjörn

A suitably fantasy-esque name for a wizard in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea novels.

Thorion

Stemming from the Greek Tycho, Tikhon is an intriguing name with a favorable meaning.

Tikhon

Tilen is the Slovene form of Giles — one of those names that feel ultra-British but is actually Greek in origin.

Tilen

Torbjorn, written as Torbjörn in Swedish and Torbjørn in Norwegian, is derived from the Old Norse Þórbjǫrn, meaning "Thor's bear." It's currently a grandpa name in Scandinavia, but some ahead-of-the-curve parents have revived it for their sons.
 
Torbjorn debuted on the American charts in 2021, largely thanks to a character in the video game series Overwatch.

Torbjorn

A Swedish old-man name that is currently attracting more attention in its country of origin. It might be a hard sell in the English-speaking world, but a similar name like Torben or Torsten — or even just Tor — could function as a substitute. 
 
Torbjörn is derived from the Old Norse name Þórbjǫrn, with Þór meaning "Thor" and bjǫrn meaning "bear."

Torbjörn

Torfinn

Cornish habitational surname turned occasional upper-crusty first name, also belonging to one of the colleges of Durham University in England.

Trevelyan

Treylin is a contemporary masculine name that combines the popular prefix 'Trey' (which can mean 'three' or 'third') with the fashionable '-lin' suffix found in names like Franklin and Colin. This modern American creation reflects the trend of blending elements to create distinctive names. Treylin has a melodic quality and projects a strong, masculine image while maintaining a certain softness. Though still relatively uncommon, the name has gained some recognition in the 21st century, particularly in the United States. Treylin fits well with current naming trends that favor unique yet familiar-sounding names and carries a contemporary, youthful energy.

Treylin

Turan is a masculine name of Turkish origin with deep historical and cultural significance. The name refers to an ancient region in Central Asia that features prominently in Turkish mythology and cultural identity. Meaning 'land of Tur,' it carries strong associations with Turkish nationalism and heritage. In Persian contexts, Turan was contrasted with Iran in ancient texts. The name gained increased usage following the rise of Turkish nationalism in the early 20th century. Turan conveys strength and cultural pride, making it a meaningful choice for families connected to Turkish heritage. While common in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities, it remains relatively unknown internationally. The name's connection to historical geography gives it a distinctive character and cultural resonance.

Turan

The surname Turlington denotes ancestors from a bygone Leicestershire town of the same name. Supermodel Christy Turlington Burns is a famous bearer.

Turlington

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 556)

5000+ Boy Names That End in N