Names Ending in R for Boys

This common German-Jewish surname is not as popular in the US as the English form, Fisher, but both share the same meaning, and this one may appeal to those with German or Jewish heritage. 
 
Fisher has been in the US Top 1000 since the 2000s, and a recent year saw it chosen for nearly 319 boys, while Fischer was given to 64, making it around five times less popular.
 
YouTubers and influencers Abby and Matt Howard chose this spelling for their son, born in 2026.

Fischer

This name of three early popes has been associated in recent years with a cocky cartoon cat ("Thufferin' thuccatash!") and the Italian Stallion hero of the Rocky and Rambo movies (who was born Michael) — and yet we think it just might be ready to move further back into the mainstream.
 
Sylvester was at its height in the 1920s, when it was in the Top 200, and hung on in the lower rungs of the ladder until 1994. Lately the name has been most visible as a surname — that of Sue Sylvester on Glee. Model Emily Ratajkowski named her son Sylvester Apollo in 2021.
 
Trivia tidbit--in the 1935 movie Sylvia Scarlett, the young Katharine Hepburn disguises herself as a boy named Sylvester — until she meets Cary Grant!

Sylvester

This attractive Arabic name is gaining attention in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and distinctive for both genders.


Samar

Symir is a masculine name with modern origins, possibly derived from a combination of elements or as a creative variation of names like Samir (Arabic, meaning 'companion in evening conversation'). This distinctive name has emerged in recent decades, particularly in urban American communities, though it remains relatively uncommon. Symir has a strong, contemporary sound with its crisp 'S' beginning and strong ending. The name carries a cosmopolitan flair that crosses cultural boundaries, making it appealing to parents seeking a modern name with an international feel. While not traditionally historical, Symir represents the trend of newly created names that offer uniqueness while maintaining a familiar phonetic structure.

Symir

Jahmyr

Familiar in Brazil, Osmar may be one of two things: a compound name, taking elements from several popular names, or, a contemporary form of an Old English name.
 
As a compound name, it likely blends either Oscar ("deer friend; God's spear"), Osvaldo ("divine power"), or Ozias ("my power is Yahweh") with either Adelmar ("famous noblemen" or Omar ("flourishing, long life; speak, say"). This gives you a range of meanings, such as "famous deer friend", "to speak of Yahweh is my power", "flourishing divine power" and so on.
 As an Old English name, it could be a modernized form of Osmær, meaning "divine fame", or borrowed from the Germanic Ansmar, which has the same meaning.

Osmar

Zyler

A modern invention, possibly inspired by the word name "Kaiser" meaning "king", by the Arabic variant of Cesar, Qaisar, or by the Arabic Khadir or Khizir, meaning "green". 
 
With its popular 'Kye' sound and its link to the NFL player, Kyzir White, Kyzir began to gain more attention in 2022 and in a recent year, was given to nearly 60 boys.

Kyzir

Used much more often for girls -- about 1000 girls were named Saylor or Sailor last year, versus about 100 boys -- Saylor is a medieval German surname that means ropemaker, which is also related to the occupational name Sailor.

Saylor

This last-name-as-a-given-name might be one to watch out for: with the on-trend -er ending and the potential nickname Wells, it may appeal to those looking for alternatives to Wesley or Walker, or to those wanting to update Walter or Maxwell. 
 
An English and a German name, Weller was originally given to either someone who lived near a stream or to someone whose occupation was to extract salt from seawater. Appearing in the US data for the first time in 2018, Weller was chosen for around 30 boys in a recent year.
 
More familiar as a surname, it is borne by Youtuber and amateur boxer Joe Weller and by singer-songwriter Paul Weller.

Weller

Nyzir is a contemporary masculine name with a modern feel and possible Arabic influences. The name may be a creative variation of Nazir or Nazar, names with Arabic roots meaning 'dedicated' or 'one who sees/observes.' The distinctive spelling with 'y' and 'z' gives this name a contemporary edge that appeals to parents seeking something unique. Nyzir emerged in American naming patterns in the early 21st century, reflecting the trend toward inventive spellings and sounds. Though relatively uncommon, its usage has gradually increased in recent years. The name has a strong, confident sound with its combination of the smooth 'n' beginning and the distinctive 'z' consonant. Its rarity means boys named Nyzir typically stand out with a name that feels both modern and substantial.

Nyzir

Rahmir appears to be a modern given name with possible roots in Arabic or Hebrew linguistic traditions. The name may be a variant or combination of elements from names like Rahm (meaning 'mercy' or 'compassion' in Arabic) and Mir (which can mean 'peace' or 'leader' in various Middle Eastern languages). Alternatively, it might be a creative contemporary formation combining syllabic elements from different naming traditions. The name has seen modest usage in the United States since the late 20th century, though it remains relatively uncommon. Usage patterns show it appearing across diverse communities, with increased popularity in urban areas particularly in the northeastern United States. The name's distinctive sound pattern gives it a contemporary feel while potentially maintaining connections to traditional naming elements.

Rahmir

Alastor is linked to several characters in Greek mythology. It is an epithet of Zeus, a prince of Pylos, and a fighter in the Trojan War. Alastor's less savory associations include a horse of Hades and a Christian demon. In the Harry Potter universe, it's the first name of Professor "Mad Eye" Moody.
 
Despite similar looks, Alastor is unrelated to the Scottish name Alistair.

Alastor

A variation of the on-trend Kaiser meaning "king" or the Arabic name Khazir meaning "green". Used nearly 40 times in the US last year, the similar Kyzer ranks higher. 

Kyzier

Zyir is a contemporary masculine name that exemplifies modern naming trends favoring distinctive sounds and unique spellings. Though its precise origins are unclear, it appears to be a creative modern invention, possibly influenced by Arabic names or created as a variation of names like Zaire. 

The 'Z' beginning gives it a dynamic, energetic quality that many parents are drawn to in contemporary naming. Zyir has emerged primarily in the United States within the past couple of decades, reflecting the trend toward creating unique identities through distinctive names. The name's brevity and strong sound make it memorable and distinctive.

Zyir

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 uneducated person. In the US, a prominent association is the character Jack Bauer from 24.

Bauer

Neymar was unheard of before Brazilian football sensation Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior came to fame. It is thought to be a "smoosh" name of Netuno (Neptune) and Mar (Mars).

Neymar

A virtuous Arabic name, familiar in Pakistan, Saudi Arabic, India, Nigeria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, and England and Wales, Tahir may also be written as Taher, Tahir (with the dotted i) or Tahar. 

Tahir

Strong-sounding Arabic name which appears many times in the Quran.

Zubair

Ebenezer is the name of a biblical place --the stone set up by Samuel to mark his victory over the Philistines--rather than a person. It was adopted by the British Puritans as a first name and then exported to America, where it had some early popularity, even entering the Top 1000 in the 1880s.
 After appearing in Walter Scott's novel Waverly and Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped, it made its most lasting impression as Dickens's miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, pretty much annihilating the name, but since Scrooge did reform at the end of A Christmas Carol, maybe there's some slight hope for the old name yet. If you have a sense of humor, you might consider it one of the darker <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/412/christmas-baby-names">Christmas baby names</a>.
 The good news: the appealing short form Eben--so if you find Ebenezer too loaded and quirky for your taste, you might skip straight to the nickname.

Ebenezer

Boy names that end in R are one of the style leaders of the current baby-naming era, with many r-ending names for baby boys topping the popularity lists in the US and around the world.

 today in the US and many other English-speaking, ranking in the US Top 10. Alexander and Asher are runners up. Theodore, though it doesn't technically end with R, is also very popular.

 include Carter, Asher, Hunter, Connor, Xavier, Parker, and Sawyer.



Many of the boys' names that end in R originated as surnames drawn from

 — Carter carts things for a living, Hunter hunts, and Sawyer is a carpenter.

Unique and appealing boys names ending in R

 are plentiful, both in the occupational class and not. Our favorites include Booker, Abner, Eleazar, Gardener, Sayer — the list goes on and on.



If you're looking for a name ending in R for your baby boy, here's a complete collection of our hundreds of choices, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Baby boy names that end in the letter R with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top boy names ending in Ro such as Oliver and Cooper and unique R-end boy names such as Burr and Jupiter. (Page 11)

1310+ Boy Names That End in R