1310+ Boy Names That End in R
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Úlfr
Old Norse
"wolf"
Ulfur
Icelandic variation of Ulf, Scandinavian
"wolf"
Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.
Vader
Dutch
"father"
Darth Vader, as in the Star Wars villain, is said to mean "dark father"
Vadhir
Vadhir is a masculine name of uncertain origin, though it may have Arabic or Indian roots. The name has gained some recognition in Latin America, particularly through Mexican actor Vadhir Derbez. The…
Vennor
Cornish surname
The middle name of Captain Ross Poldark in the BBC series. Vennor is a Cornish surname which may be related to Fennor(e), which in turn is related to Guinevere.
Vigor
English from Latin
"force, strength, liveliness"
Vikingur
Icelandic
"viking"
Traditionally spelled Víkingur, the Icelandic word for "viking" ranked in the Top 50 in its native country in 2012. This anglicized spelling appears in the international name of the sports club…
Viper
French
"snake"
As cool as it is frightening.
Vir
Vir is a concise and powerful masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Sanskrit, Vir means 'brave warrior' or 'hero,' making it particularly significant in Indian naming traditions. The name…
Volodymyr
Ukrainian variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Volodymyr, once a name unknown to most Americans, is now on everyone's lips due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears a common Ukrainian name for his…
Voyager
English from French
"traveler"
Waker
English
"watchful vigilant"
A unique and intriguing occupational name that may be a suitable alternative to the popular Walker. Author J.D. Salinger's character Waker Glass is featured in several of his short stories.
Wanderer
English from German
"one who roams"
Warrior
English
"wage war"
Could a child named Warrior be anything but fierce and willful? We count Warrior among our Magic Names , those that are chosen for their ability to influence and protect their bearers. We see Warrior…
Weller
English, German
"one who lives by the spring or stream; one who extracts salt from seawater"
This last-name-as-a-given-name might be one to watch out for: with the on-trend -er ending and the potential nickname Wells, it may appeal to those looking for alternatives to Wesley or Walker, or to…
Winchester
English place name
A distinguished-sounding place name with a cool, positive "win" sound. The original Winchester was the capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex.
Wonder
English word name
"surprise mingled with admiration"
A whimsy word name with similar sounds to Warren and Walker and a similar feel to Dream and Prosper, Wonder has been appearing occasionally in the US stats for girls since the 1950s, while for boys,…
Wrangler
English word name
"cowboy; person who disputes"
Rugged, rustic Wrangler evokes cowboy charm, bootcut denim, and SUVs.
Yadier
Yadier is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through Puerto Rican baseball player Yadier Molina. The name appears to have Hebrew origins, possibly related to the biblical name…
Yamir
Sanskrit
"moon"
Attractive lunar name with the unique initial Y.