Boy Names That End in -er
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Gaither
Gaither is a masculine name derived from a German surname meaning "goat herder" or "goatherd." In the United States, it gained recognition primarily through association with the Gaither family,…
Shafter
Shafter is a masculine name with English origins, likely derived from an occupational surname for someone who made shafts for arrows, spears, or carts. The name comes from the Old English word…
Gilmer
Gilmer is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (gil) and 'famous' or 'renowned' (mer). It has historic usage both as a surname and given name,…
Esker
Nature name
"sandy ridge"
A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.
Hoover
German
"owner of a patch of farmland"
A huve is 40 acres of land, so the occupational name Hoover refers to the farmer who owned and worked it. Hoover also relates to the rock band, the vacuum cleaner, the dam, and former FBI head J.…
Christoper
Christoper is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Christopher, which comes from the Greek 'Christophoros' meaning 'Christ-bearer.' This alternative spelling, missing the 'h'…
Spenser
Spenser is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname meaning 'dispenser' or 'steward.' It gained recognition through the celebrated 16th-century English poet Edmund Spenser,…
Keifer
Spelling variation of Kiefer, German
"barrel maker; pine"
This name's existence is all about Kiefer Sutherland, who spells his name i before e.
Ebner
Ebner is a masculine name with Germanic origins, primarily found as a surname before occasional use as a given name. Derived from Middle High German 'eben' meaning 'flat, smooth' or 'equal,' it…
Avner
Avner is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'father of light' or 'my father is a lamp,' composed of 'av' (father) and 'ner' (light or lamp). It appears in the Bible as the name of King Saul's…
Asser
Asser is a masculine name with ancient roots. It originates from Hebrew, where it was spelled 'Asher' and meant 'happy' or 'blessed'. The name appears in the Bible as one of Jacob's sons and one of…
Osher
Osher is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss.' This meaningful name carries positive connotations in Jewish tradition, where it represents joy and contentment. While not…
Ezer
Hebrew
"help"
A unique alternative to Ezra, with which Ezer shares a root. Only five baby boys were named Ezer in 2021, and though the name is technically unisex, no baby girls.
Faber
Faber is a distinguished masculine name with Latin origins meaning 'craftsman' or 'artisan.' This occupational surname has transitioned to occasional use as a first name, carrying connotations of…
Forester
English
"dweller near the woods"
Woodsy names are fashionable for boys, as are surnames and occupational names, so Forester scores on all three. It can also be spelled Forrester.
Forrester
Surname name
"woodsman"
A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.
Gardenner
Gardenner is an uncommon masculine name with occupational origins, being a variant spelling of Gardener or Gardner. These surnames-turned-first-names refer to someone who tends gardens or works with…
Jazper
Jazper is a contemporary spelling variation of Jasper, a name of Persian origin meaning 'treasurer' or 'keeper of the treasure.' The traditional Jasper has biblical connections as one of the Three…
Myller
Myller is a distinctive masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a creative spelling variant of Miller, an occupational surname meaning someone who worked in a grain mill.…
Olliver
Olliver is a variant spelling of the more common Oliver, which derives from the Old French name Olivier, introduced to England by the Normans. The name has Germanic origins meaning 'elf army' or…