Names Ending in R for Boys

A handsome historic choice, Amílcar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Hamilcar, a Phoenician name best known for Hamilcar Barca, the 3rd-century BC Carthaginian general. The name's meaning, brother of Melqart, refers to Melqart, a major deity in the Phoenician and Punic pantheons. He was a god of strength and heroes, a protector of the world and ruler of the underworld.

Amílcar

Popular in Azerbaijan, Ami̇r is a spelling variation of internal favorite, Amir, a name with Hebrew and Arabic origins. 

Ami̇r

This Georgian name is of unclear meaning, but it may derive from Persian zar "gold".

Emzar

Rare surname name deriving from an old German word meaning "foreigner" or "stranger". Ellender is actress Blake Lively's middle name.

Ellender

Ammaar

Ammer

Elixir

Anar

Andr

Ancient British king's name with a cool sound.

Elidur

Angadveer

You've likely heard of Fisher, but Angler makes a rarer choice, appearing, albeit briefly, in the US stats in 2014. 

Angler

Anhuar

Shir is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it means 'song' or 'poem,' reflecting artistic expression and beauty. In Persian culture, it means 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage. Shir also appears in various Asian cultures with different meanings. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal while its cross-cultural significance adds depth. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, Shir has gained modest popularity in Israel and Middle Eastern communities. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across languages, enhancing its international appeal. For parents seeking a short, meaningful name with cultural richness, Shir offers both significance and simplicity.

Shir

Ankoor

Ankur

Uber is as off the table as a baby name as, sadly, Siri and Alexa.

Uber

Clair as a masculine name has French origins, derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' While now more commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries (often spelled Claire), Clair maintains its masculine usage particularly in French-speaking regions. The name has a long history dating back to the medieval period, with Saint Clair being venerated in several European traditions. For boys, Clair conveys qualities of clarity, illumination, and insight. The name's gentle sound contrasts with more harsh-sounding masculine names, offering a sophisticated alternative. Though relatively uncommon for boys in the modern English-speaking world, it represents a classic choice with literary and historical resonance.

Clair

As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his children's fantasy novel Elidor (1965). 

As a Hebrew name, it is a combination of the names Eli and Dor.

Elidor

Shaquille O'Neal came almost as close as he could to a Junior when he selected this name for his son. 

Shaqir

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 95)

1310+ Boy Names That End in R