Boy Names That End in -er

Xzavier

Spelling variation of Xavier

With the trendiness of both X and Z , this spelling has it all. However, there's no real need for the added letter, unless you're looking for extra Scrabble points.

Carver

English

"wood carver"

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…

Decker

German occupational name

"roofer"

Brawny name chosen for his son by rocker Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue.

Kyzer

German, variant spelling of Kaiser

"Emperor"

Kaiser is the German word for "emperor". This alternate spelling separates the name from its royal heritage, making it more reminiscent of the modern Tyler. Usage of the name Kyzer grew rapidly in…

Ruger

German surname

"renowned spear"

Ruger is a German surname most famous as a gun name, which explains its popularity as a baby name in the US. If Cannon, Gunner, and Pistol are your type of name, you might like Ruger -- but we're not…

Ranger

French

"forest guardian"

The list of occupational boys' names continues to expand, and this is one of the latest to ride onto the range. With a hint of cowboy and Western, a sprinkle of preppy surname, an outdoorsy,…

Chester

Latin

"fortress, walled town,"

Chester is a comfortable, little-used teddy-bear of a name that suddenly sounds both quirky and cuddly. Chester was a Top 100 name in the US from the 1880s to 1929, gradually fading till it finally…

Granger

English and French surname

"worker of the granary; farmer"

If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound, and an earthy feel, Granger is one to consider. Associated with faming, grain, and the outdoors, it fits in with…

Lester

Variation of Lester, English

"military camp by the river Ligore"

A popular choice in the US in the early 20th-century, Lester made the Top 100 consistently for 46 years between 1886 and 1931. It then remained in the Top 500 until the mid-80s before dropping out of…

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…

Meyer

German, Dutch, Hebrew, "tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"

"tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"

Old-fashioned but right on trend with the likes of Miller, Baker, Sawyer, and Major, Meyer has been borne by gangsters, businessman, sculptors, composers, and writers alike. A versatile choice in…

Lysander

Greek

"liberator"

Lysander is a distinctive Greek name that could be thought of as a more creative cousin of Alexander. In ancient history, Lysander was the name of an esteemed Spartan naval commander and his literary…

Calder

English

"rocky water"

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,…

Eder

Basque

"handsome"

This is one Basque name that is very transferable to the American context — and it has a great meaning, too. The feminine version is Eider or Ederne.

Wilmer

German

"determined fame"

The visibility of actor Wilmer (That 70s Show) Valderrama has highlighted this name, but it's not likely to spread because of its similarity to the feminine (and dated) Wilma.

Ender

Turkish

"very rare"

This popular Turkish name has a very on-trend sound and is familiar to English speakers thanks to Orson Scott Card’s sci-fi novel Ender’s Game . The book has recently been turned into a movie,…

Keyler

Keyler is a modern masculine name that has emerged in recent decades, likely as part of the trend toward occupational surnames and names with the popular '-ler' ending. It may have evolved as a…

Kasper

Polish variation of Casper, form of Jasper, Persian

"bringer of treasure"

Jasper and its many international variations, from Kasper to Casper to Gaspard, is finding new popularity.

Mayer

German surname or Hebrew

"landlord, farmer; bringer of light"

More common -- when it was common -- with the Meyer spelling.

Cristofer

Cristofer is a masculine name that offers an alternative spelling to the more common Christopher. Derived from Greek elements meaning 'bearing Christ,' the name has deep Christian roots and…