1310+ Boy Names That End in R

Hadarezer

Hadarezer is a masculine name of ancient Biblical origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a Syrian king who was defeated by King David. The name combines elements meaning 'majesty' and…

Heder

Heder is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Germanic element 'hadu' meaning 'battle,' similar to names like Hedwig. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling…

Haldor

Norse

"Thor's stone"

This, like many Norse and Scandinavian names , remains icebound, though with the unexpected rise of such ancient Scandinavian mythology names as Odin, Thor, and Freya, we may see Haldor rise again.

Halldor

Halldor is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'hallr' meaning 'stone' or 'rock' and 'Thor,' the name of the Norse god of thunder. This powerful combination creates a name…

Harbor

Word name

If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image.

Heitor

Heitor is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the ancient Greek name Hector. In Greek mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War, symbolizing courage and…

Finnbar

Finnbar is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, deriving from the elements 'fionn' meaning 'fair, white' and 'barr' meaning 'head, top' or 'chief.' It's a variant of the more common Finbar or…

Heller

German

"bright, brilliant"

A li'l hell-raiser name in the Ryder-Rogue-Rebel vein.

Eber

Diminutive of Eberhard, German

"brave boar"

Eber is far more approachable than its full forbidding form.

Ilar

Ilar is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of the Welsh name Ilar, related to Hilary, which derives from the Latin 'hilaris' meaning 'cheerful' or…

Finnbarr

Finnbarr is a masculine name with deep Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic 'Fionnbharr' meaning 'fair-haired' or 'fair-headed.' This ancient name was borne by several Irish saints, most notably St.…

Hooker

English occupational name

"shepherd's hook"

fuhgeddaboutit.

Hooper

English occupational name

"hoop-maker"

Lively, friendly surname that might appeal to basketball fans.

Hopper

English or Dutch

"leaper, dancer; hop grower"

Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.

Uber

Variation of Hubert, German

"bright, shining intellect"

Uber is as off the table as a baby name as, sadly, Siri and Alexa.

Huber

Huber originated as a German and Austrian surname derived from the Middle High German word 'huoba,' meaning 'plot of land' or 'farm.' As a given name, Huber represents someone connected to land…

Kasimir

Kasimir is a masculine name of Slavic origin, specifically from Polish and Russian traditions. Derived from the elements 'kazi' (destroy) and 'mir' (peace or world), it paradoxically means 'destroyer…

Ifor

Welsh

"archer"

Ifor seems to make more sense in its Anglicized version, Ivor.

Balfor

Balfor is a masculine name of Scottish and English origin, likely derived from place names or surnames containing elements meaning 'field' or 'pasture' (bal) and 'enclosure' or 'fort' (for). This…

Finbarr

Finbarr is a traditional Irish masculine name with deep historical and religious roots. It derives from the Gaelic "Fionnbharr," combining "fionn" (fair, white) and "barr" (head, top), meaning…