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Top 100 Boy Dog Names

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Top 100 Boy Dog Names

Updated April 1, 2022 | Getting a Dog

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Boy dog names can be hard to choose. Whether it’s a boyish, handsome moniker you want, something tough, or a unique standout, it’s gotta be perfect. Choosing the best dog name, like choosing the perfect dog sitter, is a fun and important task for every pet parent. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some great options for you.

From Apollo to Tank, Buddy to Tyson, Boomer to Samson, and everything in between, Rover.com dug into their database to discover the most popular male dog names in America. If you’re already a pet parent, check to see if your pup’s name made the list!

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Top 100 Boy Dog Names

These are the most popular male dog names in Rover’s database.

  1. Max
  2. Charlie
  3. Milo
  4. Buddy
  5. Rocky
  6. Bear
  7. Leo
  8. Duke
  9. Teddy
  10. Tucker
  11. Beau
  12. Oliver
  13. Jack
  14. Winston
  15. Ollie
  16. Toby
  17. Jax
  18. Blu
  19. Finn
  20. Louie
  21. Murphy
  22. Loki
  23. Moose
  24. Gus
  25. Bruno
  26. Ace
  27. Apollo
  28. Hank
  29. Archie
  30. Kobe
  31. Henry
  32. Thor
  33. Simba
  34. Scout
  35. Bailey
  36. Diesel
  37. Jake
  38. Lucky
  39. Buster
  40. Otis
  41. Jackson
  42. Benny
  43. Jasper
  44. Chewy
  45. Oscar
  46. Bandit
  47. Rex
  48. Oreo
  49. Riley
  50. Baxter
  51. Cody
  52. Coco
  53. Rocco
  54. Tank
  55. Prince
  56. Ranger
  57. King
  58. Marley
  59. Roscoe
  60. Sam
  61. Oakley
  62. Copper
  63. Gizmo
  64. Chase
  65. Luke
  66. Boomer
  67. Bruce
  68. Frankie
  69. Chance
  70. Rusty
  71. Hunter
  72. Ozzy
  73. Tyson
  74. Romeo
  75. Rudy
  76. Mac
  77. Bubba
  78. Peanut
  79. Kai
  80. Chico
  81. Joey
  82. Atlas
  83. Goose
  84. Samson
  85. Chief
  86. Levi
  87. Titan
  88. Frank
  89. Axel
  90. Brutus
  91. Ghost
  92. Brady
  93. Scooby
  94. Cosmo
  95. Chester
  96. Chip
  97. Wally
  98. Rufus
  99. Dash
  100. Louis

Dog Name Video Inspiration

Find out how real dog owners picked their pets’ names in this sweet video.

Cool Boy Dog Names

  1. On the rise and always trendy, these names are so hot right now.
  2. Mando
  3. Mamba
  4. Dior
  5. Togo
  6. Dewy
  7. Herbert
  8. Walnut
  9. Rigatoni
  10. Ransom

20 Tough Boy Dog Names

These names exude strength and power. They’re fitting for strong dog breeds and feisty little guys.

  1. Ajax
  2. Atlas
  3. Blaze
  4. Brutus
  5. Captain
  6. Caesar
  7. Diesel
  8. Grizzly
  9. Gunnar
  10. Harley
  11. Hercules
  12. Legend
  13. Maverick
  14. Maximus
  15. Samson
  16. Tank
  17. Thor
  18. Titan
  19. Tyson
  20. Zeus

Food Names for Male Dogs

Food and drink names for dogs are on the rise. Check out these tasty food names for boy dogs chosen by real dog owners.

  1. Pepper
  2. Oreo
  3. Peanut
  4. Whiskey
  5. Biscuit
  6. Nugget
  7. Guinness
  8. Brownie
  9. Snickers
  10. Taco

The best part of the food-named dog? You can find all kinds of customizable collars with prints to match your dog’s name.

Double-Name Boy Dog Names

Ranked by popularity on Rover.com.

  1. Bam Bam
  2. Charlie Brown
  3. Jack Jack
  4. Teddy Bear
  5. Tater Tot
  6. Little Man
  7. Gus Gus
  8. Bruce Wayne
  9. Little Bear
  10. Scooby Doo
  11. Boo Boo
  12. Willie Nelson
  13. Peanut Butter
  14. Big Boy
  15. Biggie Smalls
  16. Scrappy Doo
  17. Pooh Bear
  18. Kylo Ren
  19. Han Solo
  20. Jack Daniels
  21. Pork Chop
  22. Lil Bit
  23. Koda Bear
  24. Bear Bear
  25. Buster Brown
  26. No Name
  27. Mr. Pickles
  28. Johnny Cash
  29. El Chapo

Top 10 Gentleman Dog Names

Along with the rise in human names for dogs, we’re seeing many vintage and/or antique names in our dog data.

These genteel “grandfather” names for dogs are as charming as they are sophisticated. They’re especially popular for breeds like the French Bulldog or the Schnauzer, but they’re certainly a great choice on any dog.

  1. Oliver
  2. Winston
  3. George
  4. Walter
  5. Louis
  6. Franklin
  7. Stanley
  8. Sebastian
  9. Theodore
  10. Percy

Top 10 Nature Male Dog Names

These names are especially popular for huskies, pointers, retrievers, and hounds.

  1. Shadow
  2. Aspen
  3. Smokey
  4. River
  5. Storm
  6. Timber
  7. Thunder
  8. Snow
  9. Huckleberry
  10. Midnight

Male Dog Name Trends

We’re noticing some interesting trends, like the rise of -er names like Cooper, Dexter, and Tucker, as well as mythological names like Thor, Odin, Loki, and Zeus.

The classics remain in favor, of course, from friendly Max and Charlie to strong Rocky and Duke. All kept a spot in the top ten.

Human Names for Dogs

Dogs are considered family members, so human names have become very popular for pets. These days, in fact, you’re more likely to meet a golden retriever with a human name like Dylan than a name like Fido. You’ll see that reflected in our top male dog names list: six of the top ten are human names.

Your new dog could be an Eddie, a Theo, a Max—or a Kobe, an Ozzy, or a Bosco. From cute dog names like Taz or Otis to Irish choices like Murphy and Logan, the sky’s the limit when it comes to giving a traditionally “human name” to your dog.

Humor is another popular source of dog naming inspiration: Sir Barkley and Muttley Crue are both boy puppy names in our database.

A Great Dane named Chico? An American bulldog named Sparky? A small dog named Rocket? Why not?

Lastly, dog breeds sometimes shape dog naming choices. Huskies often sport Alaska-themed names like Juneau, while hunting dogs might get a “country name” like Dallas or Tucker. Retrievers love water, so an aquatic dog name could be a good fit for your new Lab or golden. We like Ocean, Jacques, and Captain.

Choosing a Name

Puppy names can be inspired by anything from food to pop culture to nature.

What’s most important is that YOU love the name. Every time you say it, you should feel a little spark of happiness. “That’s my dog!”

Try calling out your top choices as if you’re calling your new dog in for dinner, to return to you at the dog park, or to follow your cues in puppy kindergarten.

Once you find that perfect name, don’t forget to properly ID your pet to keep him safe (we love these customizable tags from Etsy with unicorns to introductory nametag prints).

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