Boy Names That End in -er

Innovative architect, inventor, and thinker Buckminster (universally known as Bucky) Fuller makes this vaguely possible.

Not the most positive word name, but certainly full of meaning.

Tomer was once a Top 100 name in Israel — it fell out in 2016.

This musical choice fits right in with all the new hard-working Millers and Gardeners. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.

A combination of the Hebrew Dov, and Yiddish Ber — both of which mean "bear".

This name has been off the USA Top 1000 list since before 1900, but it has some great musical credentials: consider American blues singer Alger "Texas" Alexander and country music legend Pat Alger.

This name's all-male occupational roots help it break the Barbara bonds, but still not the most inspiring surname choice.

The name of a fire demon in the Japanese animated film Howl's Moving Castle is given to a dozen or two babies in recent years.

This could be a fresh way to honor an ancestral Walter.

Argider is a somewhat used boys' name in Basque-speaking parts of Spain.

A handsome Indian name with an unclear meaning, although "god of gods" is the one most often cited.

A combination of Cyrus and Tyler, or any similar names. It may also be a variation of the surname Seiler, which means "rope maker."

Shepherd is soaring in the charts, so why not Farmer? Perhaps because, unlike some of the occupation names that are so popular today, it is still an everyday word. Even so, if you're looking for a name that fits modern trends but no one else is using, Farmer could be the one.

Stylish way to name your son after basketball great Walt -- though Walt is sounding fresh again too.

Most commonly associated with artist M.C. Escher, Escher makes a great hero name that would fit in nicely with the surname names of today.

The name of a grass plant native to India, which is used in aromatherapy and for its essential oil.