Names Ending in R for Boys

Ziyear

Ziyir

Zoser

Zuber

Zubeyr

Zyahir

Zyairr

Zyamir

Zyeer

Zyer

Zyhier

Zykier

Zymair

Zymeer

Zymirr

The name of a type of battle ax used in the Middle Ages in the Ottoman Empire and beyond, and the source of the word for "ax" in a host of modern languages, including Russian. Parents have been gravitating toward names with violent and militaristic meanings for years now, and compared to Hunter and Blade, this one feels both subtle and novel. 

Tabar

Zypher

Acker is a surname name that has not seen much use to date, but given it's lush nature meaning (and the fact that it also means "friend" in Somerset slang) this could be a cute choice for parents looking for something fresh. An added bonus its link to English "Master of the Clarinet" Acker Bilk. The Dutch version, Akker, is also an option.

Acker

Alisdair is a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing a variant spelling of Alasdair, which itself is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander. The name derives ultimately from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind.' Alisdair shares the rich heritage and noble connotations of its root name, while offering a distinctively Scottish character through its spelling. While less common than Alexander or Alasdair, Alisdair maintains popularity primarily in Scotland and among families with Scottish heritage who appreciate its authentic Gaelic quality and distinguished history.

Alisdair

Allystair is a distinctive variant spelling of Alistair or Alastair, names derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind." This unique spelling incorporates elements of popular names like Ally while maintaining the traditional pronunciation. The name carries an air of aristocratic Scottish heritage, as Alistair has strong connections to Scottish culture and history. Though this specific spelling is uncommon, the traditional forms have been used by notable figures including authors and politicians. Allystair offers parents a way to honor Scottish ancestry while providing a slightly modernized twist. The name projects strength and nobility while the unusual spelling adds a contemporary edge to this classic masculine name.

Allystair

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 137)

1310+ Boy Names That End in R