1310+ Boy Names That End in R

  1. Glacier
    • Origin:

      Nature name, French
    • Meaning:

      "ice"
    • Description:

      Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.
  2. Alaster
    • Escher
      • Origin:

        Dutch; Geman
      • Meaning:

        "person from Eshe"
      • Description:

        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.
    • Aleksandr
      • Origin:

        Russian; Armenian, from Greek
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        A form of Alexander commonly used in Russia, Armenia, Estonia and Kazakhstan.
    • Farmer
      • Origin:

        Occupational name
      • Meaning:

        "farmer"
      • Description:

        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.
    • Seager
      • Nicander
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "man of victory"
        • Description:

          A much rarer alternative to Alexander that also gives you the oh-so-cool nickname Nico. Nicander derives from the Greek name Nikandros "man of victory", which belonged to a 2nd century BC poet and grammarian.
      • Blaer
        • Origin:

          Icelandic or Scottish
        • Meaning:

          "breeze or field"
        • Description:

          Blær is a rare Icelandic name meaning "light gust or breeze" that made headlines due to one family's battle to be allowed to use it for their daughter. Iceland has strict name laws and it is not permitted to use a traditionally male name for a girl. The name was finally allowed when she was 15 years old. Blær is also a (female) character in a novel by the famous Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness.
      • Liander
        • Lyzander
          • Clair
            • Jaiveer
              • Origin:

                Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Sikh
              • Meaning:

                "victorious"
              • Description:

                This Indian boy name has not only a lovely and ambitious meaning, but also comes with the cool nickname Jai.
            • Bor
              • Origin:

                Slovene diminutive of Boris, Slavic
              • Meaning:

                "to fight"
              • Description:

                The first syllable of Boris, popular independently in Slovenia. There, it is currently rising in popularity.
            • Naor
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "cultured and enlightened"
              • Description:

                Certainly qualities desired for our sons.
            • Jamir
              • Origin:

                Arabic; African American
              • Meaning:

                "beauty + prince, ruler"
              • Description:

                Jamir is a modern invention, created by blending together traditional Arabic names Jamal and Amir, giving the meaning "beautiful ruler". It has replaced the once popular Jamar in the US Top 1000, and currently sits in the Top 600.
            • Nicanor
              • Origin:

                Greek
              • Meaning:

                "victory"
              • Description:

                Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century Catholic saint, Nicanor the Deacon, which accounts for its use in the Spanish-speaking world to this day.
            • Saar
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "storm"
              • Description:

                With its appealing double-a configuration, this is the name of an Israeli kibbutz on the Galilee beach. For girls, Saar is a popular modern name in the Netherlands, a shortened form of Sarah.
            • Cypher
              • Origin:

                English word name
              • Meaning:

                "code"
              • Description:

                Cypher has numerous pop culture references, including bands, a film, and characters known by the name. It first debuted on the charts in 2011.
            • Kyzer
              • Origin:

                German, variant spelling of Kaiser
              • Meaning:

                "Emperor"
              • Description:

                Kaiser is the German word for "emperor". This alternate spelling separates the name from its royal heritage, making it more reminiscent of the modern Tyler.
            • Catcher
              • Origin:

                English occupational surname
              • Meaning:

                "huntsman"
              • Description:

                Catcher is rarely used as a baby name, but it fits alongside other occupational surnames such as Thatcher and Hunter. It might be especially appealing to baseball fans.