Boy Names That End in -er
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Rittner
Rittner is an unusual masculine name that appears to have originated as a German surname before occasionally transitioning to first-name usage. The surname Rittner likely derived from the German word…
Meyer
German, Dutch, Hebrew, "tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"
"tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"
Old-fashioned but right on trend with the likes of Miller, Baker, Sawyer, and Major, Meyer has been borne by gangsters, businessman, sculptors, composers, and writers alike. A versatile choice in…
Rober
Rober is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or abbreviated form of the classic name Robert, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.'…
Rochester
English
"stone camp or fortress"
Rochester was Jack Benny's famous valet and sidekick, played by early African-American comic Eddie Anderson.
Chester
Latin
"fortress, walled town,"
Chester is a comfortable, little-used teddy-bear of a name that suddenly sounds both quirky and cuddly. Chester was a Top 100 name in the US from the 1880s to 1929, gradually fading till it finally…
Rüdiger
Variation of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
Rötger
Rötger is a masculine Germanic name with deep historical roots in Northern European cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. The name combines elements meaning 'fame' and 'spear,'…
Rutger
Rutger is a masculine name of Dutch and Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'gar' meaning 'spear.' This powerful combination creates a name that historically conveyed…
Rogier
Rogier is a masculine name of Dutch and Flemish origin, serving as a continental European variant of the Germanic name Roger. Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ger'…
Rodger
Rodger is a masculine name with Germanic roots, essentially a variant spelling of Roger. It derives from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ger' meaning 'spear' or 'warrior,' thus…
Romer
German surname
"pilgrim; fame"
Romer might be considered a streamlined spelling of the German surname Rohmer, whose root means fame or renown, or a name that was given to those who made pilgrimages to Rome, which is related to…
Roper
English
"rope maker"
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.
Mayer
German surname or Hebrew
"landlord, farmer; bringer of light"
More common -- when it was common -- with the Meyer spelling.
Saber
Word name
Weapon-related names like Saber have been on the rise in recent years. In 2014, ten baby boys in the US were named Saber and five Sabre. The name may also relate to the Arabic Sabir, though to…
Caeser
Spelling variation of the original Caesar
Saheer
Saheer is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the root 'sahar' which relates to vigilance, watchfulness, or awakening. The name carries connotations of one who is alert, aware, or…
Sayler
Sayler is a masculine name that appears to be a modern occupational surname-turned-first-name, similar to the more common spelling Saylor. It derives from the Old English word for someone who makes…
Sailer
Sailer is a masculine name derived from occupational German and Austrian surnames meaning 'rope maker' or 'maker of sailing equipment.' The name has connections to maritime traditions and…
Salinger
French, Saint Léger
Fervent fans of The Catcher in the Rye might want to consider this as a literary tribute. More mainstream alternative: Holden.
Bower
Bower comes from English surname origins, derived from the Old English word 'bur,' referring to a cottage or dwelling, particularly one in a leafy enclosure or garden. Historically, it was an…