1310+ Boy Names That End in R
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Medgar
German
"lucky spear"
Medgar Evers was a civil rights activist and the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi in 1943. Both his bold first name or softer surname would make meaningful choices.
Messer
German surname
"knife; cutler"
Messer has trendy surname style, but a "messy" first syllable and sharp imagery may give some prospective parents pause. Reality star Stassi Schroeder named her son Messer Rhys in 2023, brother to…
Mihir
Mihir is a masculine name with ancient Sanskrit origins, meaning 'sun' or 'radiance.' This name carries significant cultural importance in Indian traditions, where the sun is revered as a life-giving…
Moncler
Invented name
The luxury Italian outerwear brand Moncler gets its name from Monestier-de-Clermont, a French mountain village near Grenoble. Moncler debuted on the charts in 2020, when seven baby boys were given…
Mubashir
Mubashir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'bearer of good news' or 'messenger of glad tidings.' Derived from the root word 'bashr' (good news), it carries positive connotations in Islamic…
Muhammadumar
Muhammadumar is a masculine name that combines two significant Islamic names: Muhammad and Umar (also spelled Omar). Muhammad, meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'praised one,' is the name of the Prophet of…
Muhammed emir
Turkish from Arabic
"praiseworthy ruler"
One of three double-barreled Muhammed combinations in the Turkish Top 100 — along with Muhammed Ali and Muhammed Emin.
Munasar
Munasar is a masculine name with Arabic origins, commonly found in Middle Eastern, East African, and Muslim communities. The name derives from Arabic roots relating to concepts of victory, support,…
Munir
Munir is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'luminous,' 'shining,' or 'enlightened.' Widely used throughout the Muslim world, the name appears in various cultures from North Africa through…
Myheir
Modern Invented
"my heir"
This play on the phrase "My heir" is climbing quickly, and was the fastest-rising boy name outside of the Top 1000 in 2022 — given to 74 baby boys, compared to 10 in 2021. This fits in with the…
Mynor
Mynor is a masculine name primarily used in Latin American countries, particularly Guatemala. It appears to be an alternative spelling of 'Minor,' which has Latin origins meaning 'smaller' or…
Nahmir
Modern invented name
Nahmir may combine elements from Arabic naming traditions, with 'Nah' possibly relating to concepts of rising or elevation, and 'mir' potentially connecting to the Arabic 'amir' meaning prince or…
Nazar
Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, and Armenian variation of Nazarius, Latin
"from Nazareth"
A highly usable Central and Eastern European name with spiritual overtones. Nazar was among the Top 50 baby boy names in Turkey in 2004 and 2005.
Nebuchadnezzar
Hebrew, Babylonian
"Nabu protect my eldest son"
The name of an ancient Babylonian king who captured Jerusalem, and ultimately destroyed the city's temple and deported many of its citizens, as told in the Old Testament. Nebuchadnezzar is certainly…
Nicander
Greek
"man of victory"
A much rarer alternative to Alexander that also gives you the oh-so-cool nickname Nico. Nicander derives from the Greek name Nikandros "man of victory", which belonged to a 2nd century BC poet and…
Nirvair
Punjabi, Hindi
"without hatred"
A peaceful name of Hindi and Punjabi origin, Nirvair has a beautiful meaning. It entered the Top 1000 in the UK in 2023.
Nomar
Nomar is a distinctive masculine name with multiple origin stories. It gained recognition in the United States largely through baseball player Nomar Garciaparra, whose name was his father's (Ramon)…
Noor
Arabic
"light"
More commonly seen as a girl name, where it has roots in both Arabic and Dutch. The masculine variation of Noor is Arabic and used in Islamic communities.
Nyair
Nyair is a modern masculine name with uncertain origins, potentially influenced by contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive sounds and uniquely spelled names. It may be a variant of Nyaire…
Nymir
Modern invention or variation of Namir, American, Arabic
"leopard"
A modern choice, blending the popular 'meer' sound of Amir with the sharp, strong ny , Nymir may be viewed as a truly contemporary creation, or it could be seen as a spin on the Arabic Namir, meaning…