1310+ Boy Names That End in R
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Balthazar
Phoenician
"Baal protects the King"
This evocative name of one of the Three Wise Men of the Orient, also spelled Balthasar, may finally be ready for prime time. Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar were the Magi who brought gifts of gold,…
Belshazzar
Hebrew
"Bel, protect the king"
Belshazzar was a Babylonian prince, a real historical figure who stars in a fictionalized tale Belshazzar's Feast , in the Book of Daniel
Banner
English occupational name
"flag bearer"
An undiscovered option among occupational names, as of 2023, Banner has never been used for more than 100 baby boys in a single year. It does have charm however, much due to its associations with…
Barber
French occupational name
"beard"
This name's all-male occupational roots help it break the Barbara bonds, but still not the most inspiring surname choice.
Barbar
Barbar is an unusual masculine name with several possible origins. It may be related to the ancient Berber people of North Africa, or derive from the Greek 'barbaros,' originally referring to…
Barbour
Barbour is a masculine name that originated as an occupational surname in medieval Britain, referring to someone who was a barber. In historical times, barbers performed various services including…
Barker
English occupational name
"tanner"
Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making…
Finbar
Irish
"fair-haired"
This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of…
Bauer
German
"farmer, tiller of the soil"
A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an…
Bower
Bower comes from English surname origins, derived from the Old English word 'bur,' referring to a cottage or dwelling, particularly one in a leafy enclosure or garden. Historically, it was an…
Baxter
English occupational name
"baker"
An x makes any name cooler, so that Baxter has a bit more pizzazz than the original Baker. Baxter had some currency as a first name a century ago--it was on the popularity lists sporadically from…
Beamer
English
"trumpet player"
Might make a good middle name for the child of a musician, though people could think you were honoring your BMW.
Beemer
Beemer is a masculine name that originated as a nickname or surname before occasionally appearing as a given name. It likely derives from occupational surnames related to beaming or weaving, or from…
Becker
German
"baker"
One of the less common members of the currently popular craftsmen's guild, Becker once had a self-named sitcom, and is also associated with Wimbleton tennis legend Boris Becker.
Belcher
English from French
"pretty face"
Try telling the kids it really means "pretty face" and not "burper".
Bellveder
Bellveder is an uncommon masculine name with roots in Italian and Latin languages. Derived from 'belvedere,' meaning 'beautiful view' (from 'bello' meaning beautiful and 'vedere' meaning to see), it…
Belvider
Belvider is an unusual masculine name possibly derived from the Latin word 'belvedere,' meaning 'beautiful view' or 'fair sight.' This architectural term refers to structures built to take advantage…
Berenger
German
"warrior fighting with a spear"
Last-name-first-name with a romantic but dangerous edge.
Berger
German, Dutch, and Swedish
"lives on a hill"
No kid would want to be open to all those burger jokes.
Bernarr
Bernarr is a masculine name that originated as a deliberate respelling of Bernard by fitness pioneer Bernarr Macfadden, who changed his name from Bernard in the belief that the double 'r' ending…