1310+ Boy Names That End in R

Topper is seen as both a surname — referring to one who either takes the top off or puts it on, like a barber or a roofer — and a nickname. Famous contemporary bearers include Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon, drummer of The Clash, and Robert Livingston "Topper" Mortimer, great-nephew of Babe Paley and ex-husband of socialite Tinsley Mortimer.

Bavarian and Austrian form of the German surname Dressler, meaning "turner". Draxler was a new addition to the extended US list in 2017, likely inspired by German soccer star Julian Draxler.

Luxor is just waiting to be discovered as a baby name. It has a lot going for it — an easy and fashionable nickname (hello, Lux!), unisex appeal, and a place name connection. Luxor is the modern-day name for the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. It was derived from the Arabic term al-ʾuqṣur, referring to palaces or castles.

Other occupational names would be more commonly accepted, though the Mad Men character has certainly brought it to the fore.

Evenstar is an old name for the planet Venus, the "evening star" of astronomy. Lord of the Rings fans may recognize it as a name of Arwen Undómiel.

Variant of Pellinore

Try telling the kids it really means "pretty face" and not "burper".

Eisenhower is derived from Eisenhauer, a German surname composed of the elements eisen, meaning "iron," and hauer, "hewer." In modern English, that translates to "iron cutter." It's best known as the surname of President Dwight D., "Ike" Eisenhower, making Ike an appropriate nickname (and you might need one, with a name this stately!)

Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.

A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.

This play on the phrase "My heir" is climbing quickly, and was the fastest-rising boy name outside of the Top 1000 in 2022 — given to 74 baby boys, compared to 10 in 2021. This fits in with the grandiose and royal theme in the naming sphere, including rising names Legend, Legacy, and the like.

Elmir can either be an alternative form of the Old English Elmer, tying it to nobility and fame, or it is a popular Azerbaijani choice that blends the Turkic element el with the Arabic amir to form a name with a commanding meaning but gentle sound.