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Names ending in "er" come from various cultural traditions and carry a distinctive sound that makes them memorable.

Quick facts: names ending in "er"

  • 2,020 names ending in "er" are in our database
  • 306 girl names and 1,427 boy names end in "er"
  • 287 gender-neutral names also end in "er"
  • Top origins for "er" names: American, English, Germanic

Girl Names Ending in "er"

306 girl names ending in "er" — showing top 100

#16
English
Harp player.
#100
American↑ Rising
Latin
#119
Hebrew↑ Rising
star
#152
American
English
#154
American
the glowing fragment of coal or wood in a dying fire
#155
American
a player of the pipe or flute
#426
American
the coldest season of the year
#457
American
Winter
#507
English
of the Earth
#510
American
English
#516
American
white phantom; fair one
#517
Ireland↑ Rising
A flowering plant that symbolizes good luck.
#518
American
Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#520
American↑ Rising
the color of honey
#528
Morocco
Arabic
#531
American
A form of the name Cloister
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#552
English
Bringer of joy
#558
Arabic
the one who is bright, radiant, or beautiful
#580
French
French
#582
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#586
English
Fair one
#591
American
A variant of Taylor, which means 'to cut' or 'cutter' in Old French.
#592
American
earliest
#593
USA
English
#598
American
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#600
American
Gift of God
#600
USA
Reber is a surname and has no specific meaning as a first name.
#614
American
A term used for a female sibling
#617
American
the one who is kind
#620
American
maker of tiles
#622
American
Calm / Peaceful
#625
American
Elder or wise
#626
American
A variant of the name Ginger, which refers to the spice known for its reddish color.
#631
American
a variant of the name 'Sybil', meaning prophetess
#632
Turkish
Meaning 'water lily' or 'lotus flower', symbolizing purity and beauty.
#640
USA
English
#641
American
A modern name possibly derived from the word 'ember,' signifying warmth and remembrance.
#642
American
English
#658
American
English
#669
American
A variant form of Jennifer, which means 'fair one' or 'white wave'.
#672
English
A variation of the name Tia, meaning 'aunt' or can imply a nurturing character.
#680
American
variant of Jennifer, which means 'fair one' or 'white wave'.
#680
American
English
#690
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Leila' meaning 'night'.
#703
American
Fair one; white wave
#705
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#725
Dutch
derives from 'van', meaning 'from' and related to place names.
#736
Spain
Spanish
#742
American
Symbolizes softness and quiet or gentle communication.
#764
Biblical
Star
#766
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#772
Spanish
Turkish
#772
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#775
English
Heather, a flowering plant
#784
American
English
#798
American
Derived from a surname, potentially meaning one who leases or rents land or property.
#812
England
Fair one, noble.
#818
Africa
may refer to strength, depending on local dialect.
#819
Norway
An abbreviation of Etta, meaning 'truth' or 'what is true'.
#840
Greek
Greek
#847
American
white shadow; white wave
#862
American
English
#877
American
derived from a surname related to trade
#888
American
English
#918
American
Mentor or guide
#923
American
A variant of the name 'Rita' or related to 'Reatha'
#936
English
Royal fortress
#939
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#945
English
English
#945
American
a combination of elements, often seen as a blend of modern with tradition
#956
English
English
#963
American
English
#967
American
A modern variant likely combining sounds from various established names.
#971
American
English
#972
American
English
#977
American
to cut or shape a fabric
#981
American
Of the eastern region
#995
American
English
#1000
Modern coinage
beloved and star — from Maria and Esther
#1022
American
English
#1023
English
defender
#1024
English
English
#1045
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1045
American
Tiffany refers to a manifestation of God; Amber is a warm, golden gemstone
#1054
American
one who is deserving of love and respect
#1093
Unknown
English
#1096
American
Modern English
#1111
English
white wave
#1112
Scandinavian countries
Old Norse
#1115
American
to dream, to ponder; derived from 'reverie'
#1119
English
Flowering heather plant
#1132
American
Strong
#1142
American
Torch; light bearer
#1143
Spain
Catalan
#1151
American
one who provides warmth
#1151
American
soft-speaking or quiet
#1152
American
One who brings joy
#1154
English
Derived from Martha, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house'.
#1155
English
White phantom, fair one

A name’s ending shapes how it lands on the ear as much as its opening sound — the final syllable is often what makes a name feel finished.

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Boy Names Ending in "er"

1,427 boy names ending in "er" — showing top 100

#3
American
olive tree
#27
American↑ Rising
barrel maker
#28
Hebrew
Happy
#30
Greece
defender of the people
#45
American
One who transports goods by cart.
#68
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#78
American
One who walks
#98
English↑ Rising
bowman, one who uses a bow and arrow
#108
Spain
new house
#129
American
Treasurer
#130
American
English
#133
American
English
#157
American↑ Rising
referring to a person who is a keeper of the receding cold
#181
American↑ Rising
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
#183
American
rich, powerful
#187
Greece
rock, stone
#217
American↑ Rising
Occupational surname referring to one who bakes bread.
#220
USA
Maker of tiles
#252
American↑ Rising
ruler of the army
#259
American
Greek
#270
American
English
#360
American↑ Rising
steward, dispenser of provisions
#390
Spain
Basque
#397
American
Defender of the people
#404
American
English
#431
American
referring to 'wild' or 'untamed', indicating a free-spirited nature.”
#475
American
English
#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
Polish
Polish
#505
Spanish
son of the Nazarene
#506
American↑ Rising
originally a masculine name meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.
#506
Ghana
one who is born on a Saturday
#507
Turkey
Brave or warrior.
#509
American
a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'
#512
American
English
#521
Greece
Greek
#521
American
English
#524
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#525
Ireland
a watercourse, or a river terrace
#526
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
American
bright
#526
China
To shine brightly
#528
Spain
Spanish
#529
Arabic
Arabic
#531
Ireland
Irish
#533
English
fisherman
#534
American
A maker of cakes or pastries
#534
Turkey
Turkish
#537
English
Digger or excavator
#537
England
English
#539
Germanic
one who is from the valley
#540
Norway
Old Norse
#542
Arabic
patient
#543
Sweden
Old Norse
#544
France
French
#547
England↑ Rising
arrow maker
#550
English
Wine steward, server
#552
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
English
A keeper of accounts
#554
Arabic
bright, shining, or blooming
#556
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
English↑ Rising
English
#563
English
From the West
#564
Arabic
Arabic
#568
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#568
China
Mandarin
#582
Germanic
Germanic
#585
American
A one who is a keeper of keys or a steward.
#586
Spain
New house; new home
#592
India
Victory of God
#593
French
Old French
#594
Germanic
Always or forever
#595
American
a variant of Xavier, which means 'bright' or 'new house'.
#599
American
God is gracious and someone who lives by the river bank
#600
English↑ Rising
English
#601
English
Bearer of Christ.
#603
Arabic
Arabic
#605
Hebrew
Hebrew
#607
India
to harvest or plow
#608
American
A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.
#609
English
English
#610
English
a person who carted goods
#612
Spain
Descendant of the ancestor's heritage
#613
Spanish
Combination of Luis and Javier
#616
Sweden
Old Norse
#619
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#620
Algeria
Servant of the Powerful
#621
English
from the city of Lancaster
#623
American
English
#626
American
one who lives by a hovel
#627
Turkish
strong
#629
Latin
Great, venerable
#629
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#635
American
English
#645
Germanic
German
#645
American
A name derived from the profession of driving trucks.
#647
American
English
#651
Germanic
German
#653
Russian Federation
Russian
#653
American
one who lasts or endures

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Unisex Names Ending in "er"

287 gender-neutral names ending in "er" — showing top 100

#106
American
keeper of the park
#220
American
A flowing body of water
#232
English↑ Rising
Old English
#291
American↑ Rising
A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.
#369
USA↑ Rising
Occupational surname meaning 'one who grinds grain.'
#518
American
From the city of Dan's valley
#541
American
English
#552
American
Heavenly, celestial
#595
English
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#603
American
English
#661
India
One who is memorable; a cherished person.
#671
American
Dutch
#696
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#795
English
Old English
#872
American
scholar
#887
Germanic
famous, renowned
#895
England
French
#909
Hebrew
Hebrew
#932
American
Dutch
#1000
Myanmar
to shine or sparkle.
#1021
Kyrgyzstan
earth, land
#1072
American
English
#1095
English
the lavender plant, associated with purity and calmness
#1158
Germanic
to love
#1182
American
a form of Edna, meaning 'pleasure, delight'
#1203
American
English
#1235
Turkey
Turkish
#1251
US
majestic
#1253
Germanic
famous warrior
#1285
American
Variant of Tyler, meaning 'maker of tiles'
#1301
Germanic
Emperor
#1305
Greece
Earth mother
#1327
English
from the marsh
#1339
England
a maker of tailors' wares
#1390
English
One who tiles floors or roofs
#1427
American
scholar; student
#1438
Sweden
Means 'Christian'
#1449
Irish
swift
#1461
American
Scholar
#1464
American
Almer may be a derivation of the Old English name meaning 'noble'.
#1500
Modern American
son of the marsh — from Carson
#1505
Old English
wealthy bear — from Edward
#1506
Spanish
God is gracious — from Javier
#1510
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1511
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1515
Arabic
father of the baker
#1518
French
ruler of the army
#1519
Punjabi
one who is a protector
#1522
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1523
Slavic
desire, wish — from Deziderius
#1523
Germanic
one who lives near a hill
#1523
English
English
#1525
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1527
American
A variant of 'Skylar', meaning 'scholar' or 'fugitive'
#1528
German
heather
#1529
Arabic
the one who is evident
#1529
French
ruler of the army
#1530
Punjabi
brave warrior — from Gurwinder
#1532
Germanic
ruler of the home
#1533
Turkish
father of the poor
#1539
Spanish
to drink — from beber
#1539
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1542
Arabic
one who is clever or intelligent
#1542
Modern coinage
God is gracious — from Jack
#1543
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1545
English
Occupational surname derived from the profession of barber, signifying 'one who cuts hair.'
#1547
Punjabi
lord of the world
#1552
Punjabi
one who brings jasmine
#1554
Scottish
dove — from Calum
#1558
Modern coinage
one who hopes
#1563
Sanskrit
lord of the mountains
#1566
German
green — from Grüner
#1566
American
maker of tiles
#1569
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1572
Modern English
a variant of Gaylord
#1575
German
of the Gesner family
#1576
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1582
Arabic
a protector or guardian
#1583
Punjabi
victorious — from Jaswinder
#1584
Arabic
helper, supporter
#1599
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1599
English↑ Rising
Everlasting, eternal
#1601
Arabic
the one who is awaited
#1605
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1607
Punjabi
brave and strong — from Amar
#1611
Dutch
brother
#1612
Sanskrit
lord of Vishnu
#1616
French
February
#1616
Sanskrit
protector of the earth
#1618
Middle Eastern countries
Rich, wealthy
#1618
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1620
Punjabi
one who is brave and strong
#1622
Modern coinage
light of the sun
#1622
Old French
a keeper of the land
#1624
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1625
Modern coinage
man of the earth, defender
#1633
Modern American
one who gains
#1635
Germanic
Spear
#1636
France
grain provider
#1637
Welsh
from the valley of water