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Ranger

Ranger ranks #132 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 304 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #248 among boy cat names.
Ranger's popularity trend

Ranger's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.05%0.1%0.15%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
304
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#132
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+86
2020 → 2025
Gender split
96% boys
4% girls96% boys
What does Ranger mean?
/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/2 syllables

Ranger comes from the word for one who ranges, or roams, across territory — someone who patrols or explores widely. In English it also carries strong ties to park rangers and military rangers, both known for endurance and outdoor skill.

Ranger has a rugged, capable feel, the name of a pet built for the trail. It suits a dog or cat with boundless energy and a love of the outdoors.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Ranger shows up

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

Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

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