Names Ending in -er for Boys

A whimsy word name with similar sounds to Warren and Walker and a similar feel to Dream and Prosper, Wonder has been appearing occasionally in the US stats for girls since the 1950s, while for boys, it first appeared in 2019.  Australian singer, Sia, used it as a middle name for her third daughter, Somersault Wonder. 

Wonder

Yader

Abenezer

Aryaveer

Caizer

Dillinger

A common pet name, usually inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, Dodger was used as a given name for 6 boys in a recent year. 
 
Fiction writer Terry Pratchett used Dodger as a character name for his 2012 novel Dodger. He took the name from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist character Jack Dawkins, also known as the Artful Dodger. In the UK, the name would likely be associated with Jammie Dodger biscuits, named after the character, Roger the Dodger, from the long running comic, The Beano.

Dodger

Eiker

Gurveer

Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.

Hopper

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 Islamic culture, with notable bearers including Jabir ibn Hayyan, a medieval polymath known as the father of early chemistry. Jaber is common throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim communities worldwide. The name carries connotations of strength and compassion, suggesting someone who brings relief or support to others. While maintaining strong traditional roots, Jaber has a contemporary sound that travels well across cultures.

Jaber

Jager

Jahmeer

Jaser

Jayder

Kavier

Kayser

Keiner

Kesler

Kramer

Boy names that end in -er are among the top baby names today, encompassing many choices from the trendy occupational name and surname name groups.

Along with Top 10 Oliver, baby boy names ending in -er that rank in the US Top 100 include the classic Alexander, the surname-name Carter, and the Biblical Asher. Top boy names that carry the same ending sound as -er include Arthur and Oscar in the UK Top 10, Hector in Spain, and Kasper in Norway.

 that end in -er that make our recommended list include Abner, Booker, Eleazer, Luther, and Evander.

Here is our full range of baby names that end in -er for boys, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Boy names that end in -er are currently fashionable, such as Jasper, Oliver, and Asher (Page 20)

Boy Names That End in -er