Boy Names That End in -er

A not uncommon surname in Northern England that remains uncommon as a first name everywhere.

More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva .

In this era of Scout and Ranger and Hunter, we suppose Trapper is an inevitability. About 30 baby boys got that somewhat frightening name in the US last year.

Latimer is an English occupational surname that referred to someone who translated documents to and from Latin. It was derived from the French latinier and latimier, of the same meaning.

Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making this a surreptitious choice for nature enthusiasts.

This extravagant name of a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher could make for a bold alternative to Alexander.

Winner is an uplifting word name that can work for girls or boys. It was recently chosen by rapper Nya Lee for her daughter.

Mailer is one of the more unusual of the on-trend occupational surnames. Recommended for fans of the macho writer Norman Mailer.

Daxter feels like a blend between Dexter and Baxter. If you like it better than either of those, then go for it.

A big name to bestow upon a child, but in line with equally grand recent hits in the US like Legend and Royal.

Cowboyish occupational name that's one of the hottest choices below the Top 1000, increasing in rank more than 5000 places since the year 2000. Roper may not be a unique choice much longer.

Formal name lacking any sparkle or sheen.