Names Ending in R for Boys

Elber

This form of Eldar is most often used in Uzbekistan. With its stylish El- beginning sound, Eldor could be an intriguing cross-cultural choice for families with Uzbek heritage.

Eldor

Elemer

A handsome Hungarian name of uncertain origin, Elemér is likely a Hungarian form of the Slavic Velimir or the German Elmar. 

Elemér

Elester

Elexander

Eliasar

Eliecer

Elieser

Eliezar

Eliger

Elixander

Elizander

Elizer

Popular in Azerbaijan, Elmi̇r combines the Turkic element <em>el</em> with the Arabic <em>amir</em> to form a name with a commanding meaning but gentle sound. 


Elmi̇r

Elmor

Elner

Elsmer

Elster

Eluster

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 64)

1310+ Boy Names That End in R