Boy Names That End in -er
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Alger
English
"clever warrior"
This name has been off the USA Top 1000 list since before 1900, but it has some great musical credentials: consider American blues singer Alger "Texas" Alexander and country music legend Pat Alger.
Allger
Allger is a rare masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely derives from elements meaning 'noble' or 'whole' (all) combined with 'spear' (ger). Though uncommon in modern usage, it shares…
Alister
English variation of Alasdair, Scottish
"defending men"
This anglicized spelling of the already anglicized Alistair originates from the Scottish form of Alexander. Some might think it lacks the flair of the -air ending, while others might find it sleeker…
Anker
Anker is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins, historically functioning as both a given name and surname. It derives from the word for 'anchor,' symbolizing stability and…
Arther
Arther is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Arthur, a name with deep historical roots. Arthur derives from Celtic origins, possibly from the Roman name Artorius or the Celtic…
Batcheler
Batcheler represents an archaic spelling variant of 'Bachelor,' originating from Medieval English and Old French 'bacheler,' referring to a young knight or apprentice. As a masculine name, it carries…
Batcheller
Batcheller is an unusual male name with English origins, derived from an occupational surname that historically referred to a bachelor or young knight, or alternatively to someone who processed…
Bader
German, Arabic
"bath-house attendant; full moon"
A German occupational surname deriving from the German word Bad , meaning "bath". Its most famous bearer in recent years has been (the notorious) RBG – former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader…
Baer
German
"bearlike, dweller at the sign of the bear"
Reversed vowels make it seem less fierce.
Baumer
German surname
"tree"
Balfer
Balfer is an uncommon masculine name with likely Germanic origins. It may be a variant or derivative of names like Baldur (from Norse mythology, associated with light and purity) or Baldemar (meaning…
Banner
English occupational name
"flag bearer"
An undiscovered option among occupational names, as of 2023, Banner has never been used for more than 100 baby boys in a single year. It does have charm however, much due to its associations with…
Barber
French occupational name
"beard"
This name's all-male occupational roots help it break the Barbara bonds, but still not the most inspiring surname choice.
Barker
English occupational name
"tanner"
Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making…
Bauer
German
"farmer, tiller of the soil"
A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an…
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…
Baxter
English occupational name
"baker"
An x makes any name cooler, so that Baxter has a bit more pizzazz than the original Baker. Baxter had some currency as a first name a century ago--it was on the popularity lists sporadically from…
Beamer
English
"trumpet player"
Might make a good middle name for the child of a musician, though people could think you were honoring your BMW.
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…
Becker
German
"baker"
One of the less common members of the currently popular craftsmen's guild, Becker once had a self-named sitcom, and is also associated with Wimbleton tennis legend Boris Becker.