Boys Baby Names Starting With N

Noah, Nora, Natalie, Nicholas. N names feel classic without being stodgy. Good range between popular and distinctive.

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#2

Noah

motion, wandering

Hebrew
#62

Nathan

he gave, gift from God

Hebrew
#64

Nolan

descendant of Nuallán

Irish
#117

Nicholas

victory of the people

English
#144

Nathaniel

gift of God

Hebrew
#184

Nicolas

victory of the people

Greek
#212

Nico

people's triumph

Italian
#240

Nash

at the ash tree

American
#344

Niko

victory of the people

Greek
#427

Nehemiah

comforted by God

Hebrew
#434

Noel

Christmas, born on Christmas

French
#450

Nasir

one who gives victory

Arabic

Nikolai

victory of the people

Russian

Nathanael

gift of God

Hebrew

Nikolas

victory of the people

Greek

Noe

rest, comfort, peace

Spanish

Nelson

son of the cloud

English

Neil

cloud

Irish

Nixon

son of Nicholas, son of Nick

English

Nazir

counterpart, equal

Arabic

Neo

new

American

Noa

rest, comfort (when used as variant of Noah)

Hebrew

Nael

achiever, one who succeeds

Arabic

Neythan

he gave, gift

American

Nova

stellar explosion, burst of light

American

Noble

aristocratic, of high birth

English

Niklaus

victory of the people

German

Natanael

gift of God

Hebrew

Nikko

victory of the people

Greek

Norman

Norse man, Viking settler

English

Neithan

God has given, gift

American

Nick

people's champion

English

Niam

luminous, shining

Irish

Noam

pleasantness, delight

Israeli

Nakoa

the brave ones, the warriors

Hawaiian

Nickolas

people's champion, victorious one

English

Nate

short form of Nathan/Nathaniel

English

Naim

blessed, enjoying divine grace

Arabic

Niall

cloud

Irish

Nikola

people's champion

Serbian

Nehemias

consolation of God

Latino

Navy

fleet of ships

English

Nestor

traveler, one who returns home

Greek

Namari

grace, blessing

Japanese

Nazai

grace, elegance, pride

American

Neel

blue, sapphire

Indian

Nile

champion, cloud

Irish

Neizan

gracious, honorable

Basque

Neal

passionate, ardent

Irish

Nyaire

associated with feminine life force in Nuer cul...

South Sudanese

Nirvaan

liberation, enlightenment

Indian

Namir

swift, nimble

Arabic

Naftali

twisted, entwined

Jewish

Naeem

blessed, living in comfort

Arabic

Neev

bright, radiant

Irish

Nigel

little dark one (from Latin niger)

English

Nayel

achiever; one who attains

Arabic

Nahum

comfort, consolation

Jewish

Neymar

modern coinage, origin uncertain

Brazilian

Nymir

prince, leader (from -mir)

African-American

Navi

new (as prefix in Punjabi names)

Hebrew

Nolen

descendant of the shouter (herald)

Irish

Nathanie

God has given

American

Nyzir

one who sees, observer

African American

Naveen

innovative, young

Indian

Natan

gift

Hebrew/Israeli

Nylan

modern creative name blend

American

Nyyear

new year, fresh beginning

American

Nikhil

complete, whole, entire

Indian

Nicolai

champion of the people

Danish

Nirvair

without enmity, free from hatred

Punjabi

Nahmir

leopard, swift and fierce

African-American

Nyle

champion

Welsh

Nyjah

success, triumph (from Arabic Najah)

American

Nazareth

branch, sprout

Christian

Nicolo

victory of the people

Italian

Nikolaos

people's triumph

Greek

Nabil

noble, honorable

Arabic

Nylo

variant of Nile (great river)

American

Niccolo

victory of the people

Italian

Nolawi

he is superior, exalted

Ethiopian

Novah

new, fresh

American

Neyland

island meadow, land near water

American

Nilan

blue, sky-colored

Tamil

Naseem

morning breeze

Arabic

Nakari

of the earth, ground

African

Nihal

victorious, joyful

Turkish

Nakai

Mexican, from Mexico

Navajo

Nessiah

miracle of God

American

Nino

fire, light (Cappadocian origin)

Italian

Noor

radiance, illumination

Muslim

Niles

cloud

British

Nasiah

miracle of God

Hebrew

Nirvan

blowing out of desire and suffering

Hindu

Nicodemus

victory of the people

Biblical

Nicola

people's champion

Italian

Nyair

born of light

African-American

Nevin

little saint, holy one

Irish

Nyles

cloud

Irish

Nikita

unconquered, victorious

Russian

Nasser

victorious, triumphant

Arabic

Nery

lamp of God

Spanish

Naksh

star, lunar mansion

Indian

Nassir

helper; supporter; protector

Arabic

Nuh

repose, peace

Arabic

Novak

new man, one who is new

Czech

Naji

intimate friend, confidant

Arabic

Nolyn

famous shouter, distinguished one

Irish

Nilo

Nile River

Finnish

Nox

goddess of night

English

Nikolaus

victorious among people

German

Nathanial

gift of God

English

Nivaan

serene, peaceful

Indian

Nazar

sight, gaze

Arabic

Nero

strong, vigorous

Italian

Neteyam

eldest son (Na'vi fictional language)

American

Najee

one who is saved, survivor

Arabic

Newton

new town

English

Neko

cat

Japanese

Nour

divine light

Arabic

Naftuli

twisting, intertwining

Jewish

Nicco

victory of the people

Italian

Naod

blessed announcement

Ethiopian

Noctis

belonging to the night

American

Nyx

night

Greek

Narek

from Narek, place of fire/pomegranate

Armenian

Nabeel

noble, high-born, aristocratic

Arabic

Neftali

my wrestling, struggle

Hebrew

Norberto

bright north, famous northerner

Spanish

Nachman

compassionate one

Jewish

Nainoa

liberation, freedom (from 'noa')

Hawaiian

Nazier

a warner, one who cautions

Arabic

Naujour

new day, new light (interpreted)

American

Noriel

fire of God, light of God

Puerto Rican

Nosson

he gave

Jewish (Ashkenazi)

Nymere

leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)

American

Nihaal

content, satisfied, blessed

Punjabi

Nazario

of Nazareth, the Nazarene

Spanish

Navari

navigator, guide

Spanish

Nuri

my fire, my light

Hebrew

Nahom

comforter, full of compassion

Ethiopian

Neeom

delightful, sweet

Israeli

Nori

chronicle, record

Japanese

Nadir

scarce, uncommon

Arabic

Nashton

settlement by the ash trees

American

Naman

pleasant, beautiful

Indian

Nils

people's triumph

Swedish

Nahim

living in divine blessing

Arabic

Nation

birth, origin, breed

American

Nicklaus

victory of the people

German

Neziah

victorious, enduring

Hebrew

Nysir

helper, protector

African-American

Neiko

cat (via Japanese neko)

American

Nissim

signs, wonders (divine)

Jewish

Nesanel

gift of God

Jewish

Neeko

victory of the people

Japanese

Novian

born in November

Indonesian

Nalo

loved, cherished

Ugandan

Nikolay

victory of the people

Russian

Nekoda

speckled, spotted

Hebrew

Noan

rest, comfort, peace

French

Noar

young person, vitality

Israeli

Nathen

God gave

English

Nyko

victory of the people

Greek

Nicky

victory of the people

English

Nadeem

boon companion, confidant

Arabic

Nain

beautiful, pleasant

Jewish

Nels

victory of the people (via Nicholas root)

Scandinavian

Noach

peace, repose

Jewish

Nikodem

victory of the people

Polish

Newt

new settlement, new town

English

Naheem

paradise, bliss

Arabic

Nahel

generous giver, quenching thirst

Arabic

Nevan

small holy man

Irish

Niyam

rule, discipline, restraint

Indian

Nyeem

blessings, ease, comfort

African-American

Nicholai

victory of the people

Russian

Negan

invented modern name, no established meaning

American

Neri

dark-complexioned

Israeli

Nieko

victorious one

American

Nyzier

modern American creation, one of a kind

American

Naazir

vow, pledge

Muslim

Nyeir

strong-hearted, resilient warrior

Dinka

Nayan

eye, vision

Indian

Nymeir

modern invented name with melodic quality

African American

Nataniel

God has given

Spanish

Nayib

representative, lieutenant

Arabic

Nirvik

fearless one

Bengali

Noha

repose, tranquility

Arabic

Naseer

one who grants victory

Arabic

Neylan

achieved wish, fulfilled desire

Turkish

Naftoli

to twist, to wrestle with

Jewish

Noland

descendant of Nuallán

Irish

Nahir

daytime, daylight

Arabic

Nahzir

watchful guardian, one who dedicates

Arabic

Nivan

holy, divine

American

Nazaire

set apart, holy

French

Nolin

noble, renowned

Irish

Nikos

victory of the people

Greek

Nix

victory of the people (via Nicholas)

Germanic

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