1310+ Boy Names That End in R

  1. Shachar
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "dawn"
  2. Plummer
    • Origin:

      English occupational name
    • Description:

      Plummer might be an occupational name for someone who works with pipes -- yes, like a plumber -- or with feathers, from the Olde English (from the French) plume. Or it could indicate someone who lived near a plum tree.
  3. Gudmundur
    • Origin:

      Icelandic from Norse
    • Meaning:

      "protection of God"
    • Description:

      A top Icelandic name in the form Guðmundur. Gummi and Gvender are common nicknames.
  4. Peredur
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "hard spears"
    • Description:

      This was the name of several figures from Welsh mythology, and was also used by 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Arthurian tales. The character of Percival was probably based on him.
  5. Tanar
    • Zavyr
      • Sambor
        • Origin:

          Slavic
        • Meaning:

          "fighting alone"
        • Description:

          Sambor is the name of several ancient royals in Pomerania — a region split between current day Germany and Poland.
      • Jamier
        • Vikingur
          • Origin:

            Icelandic
          • Meaning:

            "viking"
          • Description:

            Traditionally spelled Víkingur, the Icelandic word for "viking" has ranked in Iceland's Top 50 in this century.
        • Shakur
          • Sigurður
            • Origin:

              Icelandic from Norse
            • Meaning:

              "guardian of victory"
            • Description:

              Sigurður is a common name in Iceland, ultimately derived from the Old Norse elements sig, meaning "victory," and vard, "guardian."
          • Vir
            • Pacer
              • Origin:

                English occupational surname
              • Meaning:

                "one who measures by pacing"
              • Description:

                Racer's slower brother.
            • Kyair
              • Origin:

                Modern invention, variation of Jair, or variation of Khair
              • Meaning:

                "he shines; good"
              • Description:

                A modern invention with a number of possible origins, Kyair has doubled in use since 2020. While the spelling Kyaire is currently favored, Kyair is sleek and concise, gives you the nickname Ky, and the feel of popular choices like Kaiser and Kairo.
            • Ryver
              • Origin:

                Spelling variation of River
              • Meaning:

                "stream of flowing water"
              • Description:

                The traditional spelling of River is currently in the US and the UK Top 200s, where it ranks as a solidly unisex option. Ryver, with its edgy Y and sharper, less tranquil vibe has yet to catch up, perhaps because its similarity to Ryder might lead to mispronunciations. Nevertheless, in 2023 it was given to 80 American boys - and to 70 girls - making it an equally unisex choice as River, with a contemporary (though possibly confusing) twist.
            • Valtr
              • Dymitr
                • Schyler
                  • Julio cesar
                    • Tur
                      • Origin:

                        Bosnian mythological name
                      • Description:

                        In Bosnian mythology, Tur is a bull that holds the world on his back. According to legend, whenever he moves his horns, an earthquake happens. It is said that should Tur one day move his whole body, this would cause the end of the world.