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Blu

Blu ranks #106 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 11 places, 356 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #801 for cats.
Blu's popularity trend

Blu's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2023.

0.025%0.05%0.075%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
356
across 11 places
Popularity rank
#106
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+84
2020 → 2025
Gender split
75% boys
25% girls75% boys
What does Blu mean?
1 syllable

Blu is a stylized spelling of the color blue, the word English inherited from Old French bleu, which in turn came from a Germanic root shared with words for pale or shining. Trimming the 'e' gives it a sleeker, more modern look while keeping the sound intact.

It's a cool, simple name that works beautifully for a pet with striking blue-gray eyes or a silvery-blue coat. Blu feels calm and a little sleek — understated rather than flashy.

Where Blu shows up

Blu's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%

Names like Blu

BlutoBlueBlueyBlueberryBluebellBlushBlue Comet

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