Boys' names ending 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, 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.
 
Unique boy names ending in -er that make our recommended list include Abner, Booker, Eleazer, Luther, and Sawyer.
 
Here is our full range of er-ending baby names for boys. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Names Ending in -er for Boys

Bueller is a masculine name of German origin functioning as a rare first name derived from a surname. Originally an occupational surname for someone who lived or worked on a hill (from Middle High German 'bühel' meaning 'hill'), it gained unexpected popularity following the 1986 film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' The character's rebellious charm and iconic 'Bueller... Bueller... Bueller' roll call scene created cultural significance for the name. While extremely uncommon as a first name, some parents choose it for its distinctive sound and pop culture association with free-spirited individuality. It represents a bold, unconventional naming choice that immediately evokes the carefree, seize-the-day philosophy embodied by the film's protagonist.

Bueller

An old-fashioned nickname in the Bud/Buzz/Biff mold; this one's kind of belligerent. Michelle Hicks and Jonny Lee Miller moved outside the box when they used it for their son--given the safer middle name of Timothy.

Buster

One occupational name unlikely to find a single taker. 

Butcher

An English occupational name and surname that brings to mind old, stately homes, black suits, and white gloves, Butler peaked back in 1919 when 30 boys were given the name. It hasn't appeared in the stats since the 90s and, despite the popularity of occupational names, that first syllable likely puts parents off using this one.

Butler

Buttler is primarily a surname of English and Norman-French origin that has occasionally been used as a male given name. Derived from the occupational title 'butler,' it historically referred to a wine steward or head servant in a wealthy household. The spelling with double 't' is a less common variant of the more traditional 'Butler.' As a first name, Buttler has remained extremely rare throughout recorded naming history, never appearing on major popularity charts. When used as a given name, it often honors a family surname or creates a connection to aristocratic or service traditions. The name carries connotations of dignity, service, and formality.

Buttler

An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.

Cadwalader

Caeser

A cool, rugged sounding name, Calder is connected to an ancient Scottish clan, an English village, and a Scottish River, along with the sculptor Alexander Calder, who invented the mobile (as in, kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air). Meaning "rocky water" or "stony river" in the ancient Brittonic language, it makes a creative yet outdoorsy choice. 




Calder

Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac. 

Callister

Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.

Cartier

Carver is an occupational name with an artistic bent, associated with wood carving predominantly, though it could also be linked to those who carve from stone, marble, ice, and pumpkins. More familiar that the equally arty Painter, but fresher than the 90s style Carter, Carver has received more interest in recent years. 
 As a last name, it has eminent links to botanist and educator George Washington Carver and to short story master Raymond Carver. As a given name, Carver appears as a character in the R. D. Blackmore classic Lorna Doone. and has been borne by computer scientist Carver Mead and former football player Carver Shannon.
 
In the US, it has steadily been gaining popularity since the 2000s and in a recent year it was given to 126 boys — and to 9 girls.

Carver

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 41)

Boy Names That End in -er