Classic Boy Names That End in N

If you're looking for a classic boy name that ends in the letter N, this is your list. Happy searching!

1. Benjamin: A great classic name is all about deep roots and staying power, and Benjamin delivers on both counts. Also the short form Ben ends in N and is a given name in its own right.
2. Sebastian: This old saint's name feels traditional and fresh at once.
3. Ethan: A classic biblical name with widespread appeal.
4. Owen: Of Welsh origin, this surname and given name boasts some serious literary cachet, having been used as a character name by everyone from Stephen King to John Irving.
5. John: A short, seasoned moniker for the traditionalist.
6. Julian: This saint's name combines ancient roots with an undeniable cool factor.
7. Nathan: A biblical classic with incredible staying power and plenty of secular appeal as well.
8. Adrian: This popular Latin-rooted baby name has Catholic bona fides, being the name of a 16th-century pope and several saints, but it doesn't come across as patently religious.
9. Aaron: A classic N-ender from the Bible.
10. Christian: Peaking at the turn of the century—and still a good choice.
11. Jonathan: A rock-solid classic with with longstanding appeal.
12. Jordan: A unisex name with place name credentials.
13. Austin: A place name with a long history of use as a given name.
14. Harrison: A surname-name that sometimes falls out of fashion but always bounces back.
15. Jason: This 70s' charmer may be past-peak, but as a biblical name, it will always carry a certain classic feel.
16. Calvin: For some, this name summons the American comic strip Calvin and Hobbes; for others, it brings to mind the luxury fashion house Calvin Klein.
17. Dean: Never chart-toppingly popular, never completely out of fashion.
18. Leon: The Spanish word for "lion" also makes a great baby name.
19. Justin: This old saint's name has fallen dramatically from the heights of the 1980s, but it's still a solid choice for a boy.
20. Alan: A short, straightforward moniker that has enjoyed steady popularity for decades.
21. Steven: Steven has fallen far from its glory days, but make no mistake, it still charts highly.
22. Preston: A place name, surname and a well-established but not overused boy's name that's impossible to pin down to any single era. Count this among the "quiet classics"!
23. Simon: In the UK, Simon was a Top 100 choice throughout the latter half of the 20th century, whereas over here, it only began to take off on the charts at the turn of the century.
24. Clayton: A surname, place name and baby name all in one.
25. Martin: A culture-spanning option with timeless appeal and saintly credentials via St. Martin of Tours.
26. Stephen: For some, Stephen is a charming classic with saintly and literary underpinnings; for others, it's a dusty, musty moniker with a mid-century vibe. What do you think?
27. Warren: This old English surname also has a long history of use as a masculine given name. Notable historical and contemporary namesakes include Warren Buffet, Warren G. Harding, Warren Beatty, Warren Ellis, and Warren G.
28. Edwin: A second-tier classic that's been in steady use for centuries but never in the limelight.
29. Franklin: A dignified, all-American boys' name with a presidential pedigree.
30. Solomon: A quiet, understated biblical classic with style to spare.
31. Ruben: A pared-down version of Reuben.
32. Allen: Of Gaelic origin, this surname and given name is thought to have its roots in the Irish word álainn, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful".
33. Morgan: As a girl name, Morgan rose from obscurity to popularity in the 1980s; as a boy name, its history spans centuries.
34. Marvin: Nothing short of a classic, even if it isn't getting much attention at the moment.
35. Wilson: A surname that doubles as a remarkably trend-resistant first name.
36. Nelson: A low-key classic, yours for the taking!
37. Byron: Verse-loving parents may appreciate the link to the great British poet Lord Byron.
38. Alvin: With a connection to the Old English word ælf and the modern Norwegian word alv, both of which translate to 'elf', this name has an element of magic to it.
39. Melvin: Like brother Marvin, Melvin is staying out of the spotlight—for now.
40. Allan: A variation of Alan.
41. Reuben: An underused classic drenched in biblical gravitas.
42. Gordon: A classic that has temporarily lost its way.
43. Norman: A long-established surname and given name with centuries of use under its belt, Norman has been largely ignored by 21st-century parents, perhaps because of its similarity to the word "normal".
44. Milton: Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman injects this surname/given name with some smarts, while 17th-century English poet John Milton gives it a literary edge.
45. Glenn: An Irish/Scottish classic that's out of fashion at the moment. Who wants to be in the vanguard of its revival?
46. Clifton: A surname, place name and an old, traditional baby name neglected by today's parents.
47. Glen: A variation of Glenn.
48. Dan: A short form of the hugely popular Daniel.