baby names ending in -er
Explore 36 baby names ending in -er. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
baby names ending in -er at a glance
- Names
- 36
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 7 · 22 · 7
- Top origin
- English
- Most popular (2025)
- Oliver #3
Our directory has 36 baby names ending in -er: 7 girls' names, 22 boys' names and 7 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Oliver (#3 for boys), followed by Harper (#16 for girls), Asher (#28 for boys) and Alexander (#30 for boys). 25 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are English (16), Greek (4) and Latin (4).
Walker has climbed fastest, from #206 in 2020 to #78 in 2025; Palmer rose from #348 to #232 over 5 years.
For something less common, Alder, Chester and Gunther were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 6.2 letters, from Alder to Alexander, and 81% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Alderalder treeEnglish · boy
- Alexanderdefender of menGreek · boy#30
- Archerbowman, one who uses a bowEnglish · boy#98
- Asherhappy, blessedHebrew · boy#28
- Asterstar, star-shaped flowerGreek · girl
- Cartertransporter of goods by cartEnglish · boy#45
- CaspertreasurerDutch · boy#924
- Chandlercandle makerEnglish · unisex#753
- ChesterRoman fort, walled cityEnglish · boy
- EliezerGod is my helpHebrew · boy#893
- Embersmoldering remains of fireEnglish · girl#154
- Estherstar; hiddenHebrew · girl#119
- Evandergood man, bow warriorGreek · boy#698
- Fletcherarrow makerEnglish · boy#547
- FraseruncertainScottish · boy
- Guntherbold warriorGerman · boy
- Harperharp player; maker of harpsEnglish · girl#16
- Hunterone who hunts; huntsmanEnglish · unisex#130
- Jaspertreasurer, bringer of treasurePersian · boy#129
- Juniperjuniper tree, evergreenLatin · girl#100
- Kacpertreasurer, keeper of treasurePolish · boy
- Lutherarmy of the peopleGerman · boy
- Lysanderliberator, one who freesGreek · boy
- Oliverolive tree, peaceLatin · boy#3
- Palmerpilgrim, palm bearerEnglish · unisex#232
- ParkerKeeper or guardian of the parkEnglish · unisex#102
- Pieterrock, stoneDutch · boy
- PiperOne who plays the pipe or fluteEnglish · girl#155
- ProsperTo thrive, succeed, or be fortunateLatin · boy
- Riverflowing body of waterEnglish · unisex#111
- RyderKnight, mounted warrior, or horsemanEnglish · boy#133
- Sawyerone who saws woodEnglish · unisex#122
- Skylerscholar, eternal life, skyDutch · unisex#671
- Vesperevening star, evening prayerLatin · girl
- Walkercloth walker, one who walksEnglish · boy#78
- Xaviernew house, brightSpanish · boy#108
questions about baby names ending in -er
What baby names end in -er?
Popular baby names ending in -er include Alder, Alexander, Archer, Asher, Aster. Browse all 36 names with a -er ending in our directory.
Which baby names ending in -er are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names ending in -er are Oliver (#3 for boys), Harper (#16 for girls), Asher (#28 for boys), Alexander (#30 for boys) and Carter (#45 for boys).
Which baby names ending in -er are rising in popularity?
Walker has climbed from #206 in 2020 to #78 in 2025. Palmer (#348 to #232) and Fletcher (#654 to #547) are also rising.
What are some unique baby names ending in -er?
Alder, Chester, Gunther, Luther and Pieter were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names ending in -er more common for girls or boys?
Of 36 baby names ending in -er on HushName, 7 are girls' names, 22 are boys' names and 7 are unisex.
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