Names Ending in R for Boys

Konnar

Konor

Kontar

Konur

Kopper

The Icelandic form of Cormac, more elaborate and mighty than the original.

Kormákur

Kouper

In 2025, Kover was one of two names to debut in the US stats for both sexes — the other being Reazyn. Given to 5 boys and 5 girls, it <em>could</em> be an Anglicization of the Hungarian surname Kövér (meaning "stout, plump"), though we suspect American parents were probably more likely to have the stylish Kove or Cove in mind, or perhaps the Spanish Cova, meaning "cave". 

Kover

A strong sounding Bulgarian name, Krasimir may appeal to those who like Casimir but not the destructive meaning. It could be a name in its own right, which could be interpreted to mean "beautiful peace" or a variation of Krešimir meaning "to bring peace to life". 

Krasimir

Krassimir

Krenar

Although it may seem unfamiliar at first glance, Krikor is just the Western Armenian form of Gregory, with a distinct K-heavy look and sound. This was the name of many Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem and Constantinople. 

Krikor

Krisopher

Kristafer

Kristifer

Kristoher

Kristoper

Kristopfer

Kristophor

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 99)

1310+ Boy Names That End in R