Dog name lists / By Gender & Style
Best Boy Dog Names
The best boy-dog names, decided by the data — every one carried mostly by male dogs, and ranked by how many real boys actually wear it. These are the names that sit at the top of the license rolls, not just the top of someone's opinion. Start here for a name that's already proven.
| Name | Gender | Trend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie The friendliest name there is, and always near the top. | Boy | ||
| 2 | Max The most-licensed boy name — the best by sheer count. | Boy | ||
| 3 | Milo Small, plucky, and hugely popular. | Boy | ||
| 4 | Rocky Scrappy, classic, and a forever favorite. | Boy | ||
| 5 | Buddy Your best pal, right there in the name. | Boy | ||
| 6 | Cooper Wholesome and wag-happy. | Boy | ||
| 7 | Toby Bright-eyed and bouncy. | Boy | ||
| 8 | Leo Lion-hearted and top of the charts. | Boy | ||
| 9 | Oliver Dapper, charming, and endlessly picked. | Boy | ||
| 10 | Jack Plain, sturdy, and a perennial best. | Boy | ||
| 11 | Bear The go-to for a big fluffy cuddle-monster. | Boy | ||
| 12 | Ollie All ears and enthusiasm. | Boy | ||
| 13 | Bruno A soft heart in a sturdy name. | Boy | ||
| 14 | Louie Dapper and sweet in equal measure. | Boy | ||
| 15 | Zeus Godly name, chart-topping dog. | Boy | ||
| 16 | Winston A tiny gentleman with a squishy face. | Boy | ||
| 17 | Bentley Fancy name, floppy ears. | Boy | ||
| 18 | Duke Noble, loyal, and always in the running. | Boy | ||
| 19 | Loki Mischief with a top-ten following. | Boy | ||
| 20 | Tucker Tail-wagging and good-natured. | Boy | ||
| 21 | Gus Round, gentle, and endearing. | Boy | ||
| 22 | Finn Springy, sweet, and rising. | Boy | ||
| 23 | Ace Top of the class, best in show. | Boy | ||
| 24 | Rex The classic good dog's good name. | Boy | ||
| 25 | Otis Snoozy and soft-hearted. | Boy | ||
| 26 | Odin Norse-god cool, park-favorite common. | Boy |