Boy Names That End in -er
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Faulkner
English
"falconer"
Faulkner is an old occupational surname that was used for someone who kept and trained falcons when falconry was a popular sport in medieval Europe. Anyone using it in contemporary America would…
Faulconner
Faulconner is a rare masculine name derived from an occupational surname referring to someone who trained or handled falcons for hunting—a prestigious medieval profession. The name combines Old…
Iser
Iser is a masculine name with diverse origins. In Jewish traditions, it may derive from the Yiddish name 'Isser' or 'Issar,' which is sometimes used as a variation of Israel or Isaac. It can also…
Iver
Norwegian variant of Ivar
"yew wood, archer, warrior"
Iver is a popular name in its native Norway, but parents in the U.S. are starting to take note of this rugged yet gentle name. Stemming from the original Norse name Ívarr , it is part of a small…
Jaber
Jaber is a masculine name of Arabic origin, traditionally spelled 'Jabir' or 'Jābir' in Arabic. The name means 'comforter,' 'consoler,' or 'one who restores.' It has historical significance in…
Jabier
Jabier is a variant spelling of Xavier or Javier, a name with Basque origins. The name derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' which was the birthplace of Saint…
Kasimer
Kasimer is a masculine name with Polish and Eastern European origins. It's a variant of Casimir (Polish: Kazimierz), derived from the Slavic elements 'kazi' meaning 'destroyer' and 'mir' meaning…
Fowler
Fowler is a masculine name of English origin that began as an occupational surname. It originally referred to a person who hunted wild birds or was a bird-catcher (from the Old English 'fugelere').…
Faulconer
Faulconer is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname. It derives from the Middle English word 'faulcon' (falcon) and was an occupational surname for someone who trained or…
Xabier
Xabier is a masculine Basque variant of the name Xavier, which originated from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house.' The name gained prominence through St. Francis Xavier, a…
Javer
Javer is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Xavier (Basque for 'new house' or 'bright'), Javier (the Spanish form of Xavier), or possibly a distinct name…
Zavier
Spelling variation of Xavier
This phonetic version is occasionally used and removes any confusion about whether the X is fully pronounced or not.
Carver
English
"wood carver"
Carver is an occupational name with an artistic bent, associated with wood carving predominantly, though it could also be linked to those who carve from stone, marble, ice, and pumpkins. More…
Jer
Jer is a masculine name that can function as both a standalone name and a shortened form of names like Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jerome, or Gerald. As a Hebrew-derived name in its short form, Jer (when from…
Beemer
Beemer is a masculine name that originated as a nickname or surname before occasionally appearing as a given name. It likely derives from occupational surnames related to beaming or weaving, or from…
Jetter
Jetter is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from occupational surnames referring to someone who cast items in metal (a variation of 'caster') or possibly related to 'jet' meaning…
Juniper
English from Latin tree name
"young"
Juniper is a nature name that we really like. While it's trendiest for girls -- about 2500 baby girls were named Juniper in 2022 versus 34 baby boys -- the most notable Juniper in history was the…
Jupiter
Latin
"godfather"
Jupiter's partner Juno has entered the mainstream, so it's possible that her divine mate could follow. But not necessarily for boys — Jupiter is currently mostly female in the US, thanks to its…
Alexsander
Alexsander is a masculine name that offers an alternative spelling to the more common Alexander. This variant maintains the same pronunciation while giving the name a distinctive appearance with the…
Falconner
Falconner is a masculine occupational surname-turned-first-name with medieval origins. Derived from the profession of falconry—the training and handling of hunting birds—it carries associations of…