Names Ending in R for Boys

A unique alternative to Ezra, with which Ezer shares a root. Only five baby boys were named Ezer in 2021, and though the name is technically unisex, no baby girls.

Ezer

A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially with the Favour spelling. It may be used as a short form of Godfavor, as in "favored by God". 
 
Chosen for 30 girls and 8 boys in the US, it is a spiritual choice with a similar feel to Chosen and Saint, just significantly rarer.

Favor

Two prominent literary namesakes make Gregor a somewhat risky choice. On the highbrow side, there's Gregor Samsa, the Kafka character who woke up one day to find himself turned into a cockroach. And then there's Gregor Clegane, one of the most feared and purely evil characters in the world of Game of Thrones. It's a shame, because this earlier form of Gregory, quite common in Scotland, would otherwise make an attractive choice.

Gregor

Jeyler

Kaiir

Kartar

Kashmeir

Kazir

Kedar is a masculine name with rich biblical and Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, it means 'dark' or 'powerful' and appears in the Old Testament as the name of Ishmael's second son and a nomadic tribe that descended from him. In the Bible, Kedar is associated with prosperity and is mentioned in relation to wealth in livestock. The name also has significance in Arabic cultures, where it's associated with strength and capability. Despite its ancient origins, Kedar has a contemporary sound that has made it occasionally appealing to modern parents looking for a name with historical depth. While never extremely common in Western countries, it has maintained steady usage particularly among families valuing biblical or Middle Eastern naming traditions.

Kedar

Khadir

A well-established Arabic name with a cool, contemporary sound, Khair derives from kayr, a word associated with goodness, generosity, wealth, and welfare. Also appearing as Khayr, Khayri, and Khairi, Khair is one of the possible sources for on-trend Kyaire, while feminine form Khairiah was the inspiration behind Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's daughter's name, Khai.

Khair

Khizer

Kouvr

Kylor is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Kyle or Kyler. With no specific historical origin, Kylor likely emerged as part of the trend toward creating distinctive-sounding names with familiar elements. The name Kyle, which likely influenced Kylor, comes from a Scottish surname meaning 'narrow strait.' Kylor has a strong, contemporary sound with its hard 'K' beginning and the trending '-or' ending found in names like Connor and Trevor. Though uncommon, Kylor began appearing in usage records in the late 20th century. The name appeals to parents seeking something unique yet accessible, with a masculine energy and modern flair. Kylor's rarity makes it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or spell.

Kylor

Lamarr combines the prefix 'La-' (commonly used in modern naming for its melodic quality, originally meaning 'the' in Romance languages) with 'marr,' possibly derived from the French 'mar' (sea) or as a variant of Lamar (which itself may come from Old French 'de la mare' meaning 'of the pool'). The name gained prominence partly through actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr, though as a surname in her case. As a given name, Lamarr saw modest popularity in the United States from the 1960s through the 1990s. The doubled 'r' spelling distinguishes it from the more common Lamar. The name exemplifies the trend of adopting surnames or place names as personal names, with modified spellings to create distinctive variations.

Lamarr

Lesther

Master

Mudassir

Naasir

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 39)

1310+ Boy Names That End in R