Top 100 Male Dog Names

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.

Top 100 Male Dog Names

Rocky

Max

Charlie

Cooper

Buddy

Milo

Bear

Duke

Tucker

Jack

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Oliver

Teddy

Leo

Bentley

Zeus

Jax

Toby

Winston

Ollie

Louie

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Finn

Murphy

Moose

Loki

Gus

Hank

Koda

Blue

Apollo

Dexter

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Beau

Bruno

Henry

Thor

Buster

Ace

Jake

Maverick

Diesel

Bandit

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Archie

Harley

Gunner

Bailey

Lucky

Jackson

Benji

Oscar

Bo

Scout

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Jasper

Otis

Simba

Cash

Baxter

Kobe

Shadow

Tank

Riley

Rex

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Gizmo

Sam

Benny

Brody

Theo

Sammy

Rocco

Cody

Luke

Boomer

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Ranger

Roscoe

Oakley

George

King

Copper

Ziggy

Chance

Marley

Prince

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Oreo

Odin

Hunter

Coco

Zeke

Chewy

Bruce

Tyson

Chase

Frankie

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Rudy

Rusty

Ruger

Walter

Mac

Joey

Romeo

Bubba

Remy

Chico

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Top Cool Male Dog Names

These names are hot, trending up over 50% and given to at least 50 dogs each.

Lyle

Mando

Mamba

Dior

Togo

Dewy

Herbert

Walnut

Rigatoni

Ransom

20 Tough Male Dog Names

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

Ajax

Atlas

Blaze

Brutus

Captain

Caesar

Diesel

Grizzly

Gunnar

Harley

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Hercules

Legend

Maverick

Maximus

Samson

Tank

Thor

Titan

Tyson

Zeus

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Top Food Names for Male Dogs

Food and drink names for dogs are on the rise. Check out the top ten food names for male dogs chosen by real dog owners.

Pepper

Oreo

Peanut

Whiskey

Biscuit

Nugget

Guinness

Brownie

Snickers

Taco

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Double-Name Boy Dog Names

All names on the list were given to a minimum of 15 individual dogs.

Bam Bam

Charlie Brown

Jack Jack

Teddy Bear

Tater Tot

Little Man

Gus Gus

Bruce Wayne

Little Bear

Scooby Doo

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Boo Boo

Willie Nelson

Peanut Butter

Big Boy

Biggie Smalls

Scrappy Doo

Pooh Bear

Kylo Ren

Han Solo

Jack Daniels

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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.

Oliver

Winston

George

Walter

Louis

Franklin

Stanley

Sebastian

Theodore

Percy

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Top 10 Mythological Dog Names

Gods and myths inspired pet parents this year. Names are listed in order of popularity.

Zeus

Loki

Apollo

Thor

Odin

Titan

Hercules

Ares

Achilles

Ajax

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Top 10 Nature Male Dog Names

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

Shadow

Aspen

Smokey

River

Storm

Timber

Thunder

Snow

Huckleberry

Midnight

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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. In fact, Thor and Loki went up almost 50% in rankings from last year! 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.

The three fastest-rising male dog names of the year were Chester, Finn, and Ollie, while Theo and Archie both debuted in the top 100 for the first time this year.

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!”