1310+ Boy Names That End in R
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Par
Par is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Swedish, it relates to the name Per (a form of Peter), meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' In sporting contexts, it evokes the golfing term,…
Pastor
Latin
"spiritual leader"
Pastor might be a brother for Parson and Deacon.
Peadair
Irish variation of Peter
Peadair is one way to reinvent a classic, though insisting on the authentic pronunciation could cause problems.
Peder
Scandinavian variation of Peter
Peder? You mean Peter? You'll have to do a lot of spelling and explaining of this one.
Peadar
Peadar is the Irish Gaelic form of Peter, a masculine name with ancient roots. Derived ultimately from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock,' Peadar carries the same powerful symbolism of…
Pepper
English, Sanskrit
"berry"
More popularly used for girls, this peppy word name has been worn by football player Pepper Johnson (born Thomas and given the childhood nickname for sprinkling pepper on his cereal) and appears in…
Pfeffer
Pfeffer is a masculine name that originated as a German surname meaning 'pepper' or 'pepper merchant.' Historically, it would have been an occupational surname for someone who traded in or worked…
Peppar
Peppar is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Pepper, which itself began as an English surname derived from the spice. This distinctive spelling adds a unique…
Per
Scandinavian variation of Peter
So simple, yet so unique: a prime candidate for export. Pronunciation is like the English pair or pear.
Peredur
Welsh
"hard spears"
This was the name of several figures from Welsh mythology, and was also used by 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Arthurian tales, borne by a hopeful knight. The character of…
Nameer
Variation of Namir, Arabic
"leopard"
An alternative transliteration of Namir, an Arabic animal name. Six boys were given the name in the US in a recent count, while Namir was used for 65.
Peeter
Peeter is a masculine name primarily found in Estonian and Dutch linguistic traditions, serving as a variant spelling of Peter. Derived from the Greek "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone," it carries…
Namer
Namer is an unusual masculine name with potential Hebrew origins, where it might relate to the word meaning "leopard" or "tiger." Alternatively, it could be viewed as an occupational name derived…
Pieter
Dutch, German, and Afrikaans variation of Peter, Greek
"rock, stone"
Derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' it conveys qualities of strength, reliability, and steadfastness. The name has deep historical roots throughout Northern Europe,…
Faulconner
Faulconner is a rare masculine name derived from an occupational surname referring to someone who trained or handled falcons for hunting—a prestigious medieval profession. The name combines Old…
Nehor
Nehor is a masculine name with ancient origins, appearing in the Book of Mormon as a controversial religious figure who opposed the teachings of Alma. The name has Hebrew-sounding qualities, though…
Potter
English
"maker of drinking and storage vessels"
Could join such up-and-comers as Miller and Gardener, though the "potty" and Harry Potter associations are strong and potentially unappealing these days.
Power
Word name
Power is one of the new crop -- Justice, Liberty, Peace -- of strong, clear-cut, declarative choices, though this one carries more assertiveness than virtue.
Proctor
Latin
"official, administrator"
With the new fashion for occupational names, we may hear more of this one.
Naheer
Naheer is a masculine name with Arabic origins, though it remains relatively uncommon globally. The name likely derives from Arabic roots related to 'nahar' meaning 'river' or 'day,' or possibly from…