Boy Names That Start With N
478 names, 433 with a documented meaning, from 15 origins.
Names 1–100 of 478 (page 1 of 5)
About this list
91% of the names in Boy Names That Start With N have a documented meaning.
By recorded origin: Arabic 99, Persian 15, Hebrew 7, Sanskrit 4, Irish 3, other 9. 341 names carry no language label.
118 names are in the 2024 US Social Security file. Best ranked: Noah (#2, boys), Nathan (#62, boys), Nolan (#64, boys), Nicholas (#117, boys), Nathaniel (#144, boys).
Counts are distinct names; a name recorded for both genders counts once. A documented meaning is a real gloss in our data, not an import placeholder. Origin is the label recorded in the dataset: "English", "Muslim" and "Quranic" are collection labels, not languages, so they are counted as no language label. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.
Boy Names That Start With N
| Name | Meaning | Origin | US rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan | gave | Hebrew | #62 |
| Nolan | chariot-fighter, champion | English | #64 |
| Nicholas | victory of the people | Ancient Greek | #117 |
| Nathaniel | God has given | Hebrew | #144 |
| Nash | at the ash tree | English | #240 |
| Nehemiah | consolation of yahweh | Hebrew | #424 |
| Noel | christmas | French | #433 |
| Nasir | Protector, helper, supporter | Muslim | #448 |
| Nathanael | God has given | Hebrew | #673 |
| Nazir | Observer, supervisor | Muslim | #943 |
| Neo | new | English | #967 |
| Noa | movement | English | #983 |
| Nova | new | English | #1174 |
| Niam | Favors, benefits | Muslim | #1433 |
| Noam | pleasantness; a male name | Hebrew | #1442 |
| Naim | One who lives a good life, who lives proudly, Comfort, ease, tranquility | Muslim | #1574 |
| Namir | Leopard, tiger, panther. | Muslim | #2024 |
| Naeem | Blessing, Ease, Happiness, comfort, ease, tranquil, felicity, peaceful, bliss, pleasure, bounty, anything given as gift. | Muslim | #2112 |
| Nayel | Brave, Strong and Courageous | Muslim | #2184 |
| Nigel | slightly black, black | Latin | #2184 |
| Nahum | consolation | Hebrew | #2254 |
| Nabil | Noble, high born, honourable, intelligent, dexterous, one skilled in archery, generous | Muslim | #2741 |
| Naseem | Gentle wind,Breeze, fresh air, fragrant air, zephyr, a cool breeze. | Muslim | #2989 |
| Nihal | Happy, Prosperous, Exalted, Pleased. | Muslim | #2989 |
| Noor | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | #3149 |
| Nasser | Victorious, Protector, Triumphant | Muslim | #3382 |
| Nuh | A Prophets name (Noah) | Muslim | #3447 |
| Naji | Saved, liberated, safe, survivor | Muslim | #3513 |
| Nazar | A vow, promise made to God, a gift, charity, votive offering. | Muslim | #3777 |
| Najee | Safe, friendly, affectionate | Muslim | #3882 |
| Nour | Light radiance | Muslim | #3975 |
| Nabeel | Noble Man, Handsome, intelligint, dexterous, one who isskilled in archery. | Muslim | #4184 |
| Nihaal | (Persian) A young, planet, pleased, happy, prosperous. | Muslim | #4414 |
| Nadir | Extraordinary, rare, dear, exceptional. | Muslim | #4690 |
| Nadeem | Intimate friend, boon companion, courtier. | Muslim | #5222 |
| Naseer | Helper, protector, patron. | Muslim | #5878 |
| Nouh | Noah | Muslim | #6171 |
| Nooh | Noah, name of Prophet of Allah. | Muslim | #6443 |
| Navid | Iranian, Arabic Means "good news" in Persian. | Muslim | #6811 |
| Nawab | Barron, ruler. | Muslim | #6811 |
| Nawaf | High, lofty. | Muslim | #6811 |
| Nouman | Nouman is an Arabic name for boys that means blood. | Arabic | #6811 |
| Nasim | Breath of Fresh air, breeze | Muslim | #7224 |
| Nagi | Saved, Variant transcription of NAJI | Muslim | #7725 |
| Najib | Intelligent, Excellent, noble, distinguished, praiseworthy, generous, aristocratic, Of noble descent. | Muslim | #7725 |
| Naser | Assister, Friend, Protector | Muslim | #7725 |
| Nassim | Breeze | Muslim | #7725 |
| Nazeer | Warner, Prophet sent by Allah to warn mankind, a courtier. | Muslim | #7725 |
| Nahyan | Stopper, the one who says to avoid. | Muslim | #8287 |
| Nasr | Help, victory | Muslim | #8287 |
| Nidal | Struggle, Fight, defence | Muslim | #8287 |
| Nihan | Latent, hidden, secret, | Muslim | #8287 |
| Nur | Light | Muslim | #8287 |
| Naasir | Defender, Helper, One who helps render victorious, Friend, Protector, Granting victory | Muslim | #8947 |
| Nadim | Friend, companion, entertaining | Muslim | #8947 |
| Najm | Star, planet, celestial body | Muslim | #8947 |
| Naveed | Glad tidings, Happy tidings, good news. | Muslim | #8947 |
| Nasib | Noble, highborn., relative | Muslim | #9864 |
| Nazim | Organizer, governor, arranger, adjuster, administrator, director, a composer of verses. | Muslim | #9864 |
| Noman | Men with all blessings of Allah, Blood | Muslim | #9864 |
| Numair | Baby Tiger, Panther | Muslim | #9864 |
| Nader | Rare, singular, precious (in english lowest point), Variant transcription of NADIR | Muslim | #10889 |
| Naif | Exalted, lofty, eminent, superior. | Muslim | #10889 |
| Nami | Nami is an Arabic name for boys that means developing, increasing, growing, rising. | Arabic | #10889 |
| Nazeem | Arranger,adjuster | Muslim | #10889 |
| Naaman | Pleasant | Muslim | #12301 |
| Nabi | Prophet sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind. | Muslim | #12301 |
| Najeeb | Of noble birth, Of noble descent | Muslim | #12301 |
| Nazhir | Leader, Observer | Muslim | #12301 |
| Nofal | Blessing, donation. | Muslim | #12301 |
| Noraiz | The first ray of sunlight which came on to earth | Muslim | #12301 |
| Novin | Novin is a Persian name for boys that means new, fresh. | Persian | #12301 |
| Nuaym | One of narrators of Hadith | Muslim | #12301 |
| Naabih | Noble, famous, eminent, distinguished, brilliant. | Muslim | |
| Naadhir | Fresh. | Muslim | |
| Naadii | Meeting place, Club | Muslim | |
| Naadim | REPENTANT, REGRETFUL | Muslim | |
| Naadir | Dear, Rare, Precious | Muslim | |
| Naafil | Additional, More than requested | Muslim | |
| Naail | Acquirer, Earner, Receiver, Award, Gift | Muslim | |
| Naaim | Naaim is an Arabic name for boys that means soft, smooth. It also means green and fresh when describing a plant. When describing the state of a persons mind, it means peaceful, serene. | Arabic | |
| Naajih | Profitable, Successful | Muslim | |
| Naajy | Safe | Muslim | |
| Naaqid | A critic, a reviewer, a fault founder. | Muslim | |
| Naase | Clear, pure, white. | Muslim | |
| Naashih | Advisor, SIncere | Muslim | |
| Naashir | Helper | Muslim | |
| Naasih | Advisor | Muslim | |
| Naasik | Pious, Devotee,Keen Worshiper | Muslim | |
| Naasir-Ud-Dolah | Defender of the state, Naasir (Defender), ud (the), Dolah (state) | Muslim | |
| Naasir-Uddin | Defender of Islam, Defender of the religion, Naasir (Defender), ud (the), Din (religion) | Muslim | |
| Naasir-Ul-Islam | Defender of Islam, Naasir (Defender), ul (the), Islam | Muslim | |
| Naathim | Arranger, Adjuster | Muslim | |
| Naayel | achiever | Muslim | |
| Naazhim | Arranger, Poet | Muslim | |
| Naazir | OBSERVANT, SPECTATOR | Muslim | |
| Naba | Arabic for announcement, news, tidings. It is the name of chapter 78 of the Quran. | Muslim | |
| Nabawi | Attribute like a prophet | Muslim | |
| Nabayil | Nabayil is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means noble, aristocratic, highborn, gallant and brave. | Arabic | |
| Nabeeh | Outstanding, Noble,Distinguished,Excellent. | Muslim |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.