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Runner

Runner ranks #2,339 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 3 places, 9 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #3,189 for cats.
Runner's popularity trend

Runner's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank.

0.002%0.004%0.006%20072010201320222025
Dogs in our data
9
across 3 places
Popularity rank
#2,339
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+10,858
2020 → 2025
Gender split
82% boys
18% girls82% boys
What does Runner mean?
/ˈɹʌnɚ/

Runner is also an everyday word (noun): “Agent noun of run; one who runs”.

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

Where Runner shows up

Runner'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 America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%

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