Boy Names That End in -er
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Christoffer
Christoffer is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark as a variant of Christopher. Derived from the Greek elements 'Christos' meaning 'Christ' or…
Semer
Semer is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Germanic roots meaning 'victorious' or 'famous,' or possibly from Arabic origins where it relates to concepts…
Cheever
English
"female goat"
Cheever has a nice, cheery sound, literary ties to novelist and short writer John Cheever and also, sideways, to the Edward Arlington Robinson narrative poem "Miniver Cheevy," as well as a subliminal…
Harper
English
"harp player"
Harper got its start as a celebrity baby name when Paul Simon chose it for his now-grown son. Since then, other famous parents have followed suit: musician Tim Finn and actor Cecilia Peck both have…
Maccarter
Maccarter is an extremely rare masculine name that appears to have originated as a surname. It likely derives from the Scottish and Irish surname MacArthur (son of Arthur) or possibly as a variant of…
Mcalaster
Mcalaster is an uncommon masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, likely derived from the surname MacAlister or McAlister. These surnames themselves come from 'Mac Alasdair,' meaning 'son of…
Asier
Basque
"the beginning"
This Basque name is quite popular in Spain, where it has long been in the Top 100 names. This is likely due to its pleasant meaning; the sound, dignified in Spanish and Basque, may not fare so well…
Gardener
English
"keeper of the garden"
Gardener is surely one of the most pleasant and evocative of the occupational options, calling up images of green grass and budding blooms. The name can also be spelled without the first ' e ', as in…
Petter
Petter is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, serving as the Nordic variation of Peter, which derives from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Common in Sweden, Norway, and other…
Laver
French
"to wash"
Could be used as a hero tribute by tennis fans to honor Australian champ Rod, considered by many to be the greatest male player of all time.
Leger
Leger is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin name Leodegarius, meaning 'people's spear' or 'light-bearing.' It gained prominence through Saint Leger (or Leodegar), a…
Tinker
English occupational name
A not uncommon surname in Northern England that remains uncommon as a first name everywhere. To many, it instantly conjures up the image of Tinker Bell, Peter Pan's fairy friend. (We don't know…
Forster
English, variation of Foster
"scissors maker"
Forster, a variation of Foster or potentially even Forester, is associated with British novelist E.M. Forster, author of A Passage to India , Howard's End , and A Room with a View . But if you choose…
Vesper
Latin
"evening star"
While this is usually thought of as a girls' name because of the Bond Girl connection, its sound is masculine and there's no reason it couldn't work for boys.
Macallister
Scottish
"son of Alasdair"
Macallister as a first name is attracting new attention as the name chosen by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and venture capitalist Zack Bogue for their young son. Macallister is usually heard as a…
Auster
German surname
"oyster"
Fans of writer Paul Auster might consider this a worthy alternative to the trendy Austin.
Dulcimer
Dulcimer is an unusual masculine name derived from the musical instrument of the same name. The dulcimer, a stringed instrument played by striking the strings with small hammers, comes from the Latin…
Sumner
English occupational name
"summoner"
Billionaire Sumner Redstone, the nonagenarian owner of CBS and Viacom, practically has a monopoly on his first name — for now. But Hunter, Asher, and Ryder have ushered in a major vogue "-er" names,…
Elder
English word name
Anyone who's seen "The Book of Mormon" or visited Utah knows this as the title taken by male Mormon missionaries during their term of service. We'd advise anyone who lives somewhere with any…
Weaver
Occupational name
Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational brethren, from already-popular choices…