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150 Most Popular Male Dog Names of 2016 with Meaning
Home » Dog Names » Most Popular Boy Puppy NamesSo you finally found the dog you want to be part of your family for years to come and it is now time to decide on a name! Naming your dog is an important step, after all it needs to suit him as a puppy and as he matures into an adult dog. It also needs to be a name you are happy saying and hearing a lot each day! What we name our dogs also says a lot about who we are. When you are out in the dog park calling for Edward or Bella, or perhaps Darth Vader or Yoda you are giving a clue to other dog owners about your own likes and personality. Once it was the case that dog names were separate from our names. Nowadays rather than using names for dogs like Rover more owners are using people names. Sometimes people will name their dogs after other famous animals or people but it can also help to think about what a name means and match that up with your dog.
According to live statistics of PETMD, the largest pet website, In the first quarter of 2016 Gus is at the top of the 150 most popular male dog names.
Here is a look at the 150 most popular male dog names so far in 2016 and what their meaning is.
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150 Most Popular Puppy Names for Boy Dogs - 2016 with Meaning
| Rank | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus | Character in Lonesome Dove |
| 2 | Trapper | Good name for a hunting dog |
| 3 | Finn | The name Finn comes from the Irish origin. In Irish The meaning of the name Finn is: Fair. Mythology; Finn Mac Cumhail was legendary Irish 3rd century hero similar to the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were named Finians |
| 4 | Cooper | Cooper means cuddles to me and fun! |
| 5 | Bailey | Bailey got his name originally simply because he was a similar colour to the drink |
| 6 | Boomer | Strong bold outgoing always returns home also Boomerang |
| 7 | Otto | Good German name. |
| 8 | Hawkeye | For a dog with keen eyesight |
| 9 | Wrigley | Home field of the Chicago Cubs |
| 10 | Ace | Batmans dog |
| 11 | Butch | Macho manly |
| 12 | Lucky | Be saved as a puppy of the street lucky to be alive |
| 13 | Axel | Father of peace |
| 14 | Gunner | Gunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin The name Gunnar means fighter soldier and attacker but mostly is referred to by the Viking saying which means Brave and Bold warrior |
| 15 | Diesel | Full of energy and power |
| 16 | Delgado | German Shepherds name in the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua |
| 17 | Max | Fun and happy |
| 18 | Evan | The name Evan is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Evan is: Stone |
| 19 | Buddy | Keep it up or my best friend |
| 20 | Ricky | In English the meaning of the name Ricky is: Abbreviation of Richard 'powerful; strong ruler.' Also a , meaning gifted ruler, people ruler, aOld German Theodoric. " |
| 21 | Bentley | In English the meaning of the name Bentley is: Derived from a surname and place name referring to a clearing covered with coarse grass. From the bent grass meadow. " |
| 22 | Czar | The name Czar is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Czar is: Emperor |
| 23 | Chad | In English the meaning of the name Chad is: Protector; defender. English form of a Welsh name meaning battle or warring. Famous bearer: 7th- century bishop St Chad founded the Samaritans, a charitable organization providing service for the suicidal and despairing. |
| 24 | Coco | Coco was a gift sent from heaven |
| 25 | AJ | A stands for a leader a kind dog a loving dog J stands for just so cute just so kind Its a wonderful name for a dog |
| 26 | Rocky | Boxer in the movie series Rocky |
| 27 | Jake | Love a best friend one and only friend |
| 28 | Maximus | Strong and mighty |
| 29 | CJ | Cj' is an abbrievative name usually based a person's initials |
| 30 | Moose | Moose's origin is English-American. The meaning of the name is resembling the animal; a big, strong man. |
| 31 | Dodge | My dads truck |
| 32 | Charlie | Of French origin also Charles or Charley |
| 33 | Cody | Loving kind and gentle soul with intuitive instincts for others feelings or thoughts |
| 34 | Dexter | The name of a fictional serial killer on the TV series Dexter |
| 35 | Bear | A big strong kind of dog |
| 36 | Jack | Best dog ever |
| 37 | Angus | Scottish name meaning First Choice Good name for the pick of the litter |
| 38 | Spencer | Its a name of kindness and unconditional love for your special pet it means wise and strength majestic beauty |
| 39 | Otis | The name Otis just suits this little guy He is charm itself |
| 40 | Brody | The wise one |
| 41 | Tucker | Slang for food in Australia as in I must get home to get me some tucker something you cant live without |
| 42 | Blue | Dog on childrens show BluesClues |
| 43 | Amos | Strength descendant of Christ |
| 44 | Sam | He was (God rest his beautiful, perfect soul) named after a good friend of mine of whom I regarded as loyal, honest and genuine." |
| 45 | Blitzen | I rescued him during Christmas time |
| 46 | Biscuit | For the dog who loves treats |
| 47 | Fritz | German masculine name |
| 48 | Grommit | Dog from cartoon ""Wallace and Gromit""" |
| 49 | Emmet | In German the meaning of the name Emmett is: Powerful. |
| 50 | Shamus | The name Shamus is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Shamus is: Irish supplanter. |
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| 51 | Klaus | Strong loyal loving |
| 52 | Scout | little girl in the book 'to kill a mockingbird' |
| 53 | Oliver | Cutest breed I've ever seen! |
| 54 | Huck | Though forever tied to Huck, short for Huckleberry, Finn, this is an undeniably cute short form that may have some life as part of the hipster taste for names like Duke and Bix. " |
| 55 | Bubba | Slang for buddy or friend |
| 56 | Bandit | Bandit has its origins in the Germanic language. The name Bandit means 'outlaw'. |
| 57 | Shadow | A dog that follows everywhere |
| 58 | Duke | A nobleman or prince |
| 59 | Dante | In Spanish the meaning of the name Dante is: Enduring. The poet Dante Alighieri wrote The Divine Comedy with its graphic description of medieval Hell known as 'Dante's Inferno. |
| 60 | Alex | Defender of mankind Alexander the Great |
| 61 | Rebel | For the dog that resists authority |
| 62 | Comet | A heavenly body with a tail |
| 63 | Roxy | Charming for any dog that is beautiful inside and out. Roxy – An English name of Persian origin, Roxy is short for Roxanne or Roxana, which means "dawn" or "bright." |
| 64 | Sarge | Strong loyal leader |
| 65 | Pepper | Good name for a black dog |
| 66 | Hank | The name Hank is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Hank is: Home or House Ruler |
| 67 | Owen | A traditional Welsh name meaning "young warrior" or "well born," "noble." The name has surged in popularity since the year 2000. Well-known Owens: actors Clive Owen and Owen Wilson; title character in John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany. |
| 68 | Bacon | The dog must have the colors of bacon |
| 69 | Tank | Big |
| 70 | Dick | Need i say more? |
| 71 | Marley | As in Bob Marley |
| 72 | Benji | A nickname for Benjamin |
| 73 | Milo | Hi My mommy and daddy rescued me and Im the luckiest dog alive I was moved from 5 different homes and was abused by mean people I didnt understand what I did wrong But Im happy now and in my forever home with lots of love |
| 74 | Aztec | An ethnic group of Mexico whose empire dominated central Mexico during the 14th and 15th centuries |
| 75 | Hunter | Good name for a hunting dog |
| 76 | Taco | A delicious Mexican food topped with salsa in a corn shell the best name for your beloved companion |
| 77 | Dynamite | A bomb |
| 78 | Rex | I love my dog he is awesome I hope you like him as much as u do |
| 79 | Byron | have the gift of tact and diplomacy, and possess a charming, easy-going nature which endears you to others." |
| 80 | Dylan | Singer and songwriter Bob Dylan |
| 81 | Sparkey | Ball of fire; joyful |
| 82 | Aang | The name of the main character from hit cartoon Avatar The Last Airbender |
| 83 | Czar | The name Czar is a Russian baby name. In Russian the meaning of the name Czar is: Emperor |
| 84 | Goose | ; Be the first to submit a meaning! |
| 85 | Scrappy | A Little Rough Around The Edges; Likes To Fight |
| 86 | Achilles | The hero in the Trojan war in Homers The Iliad |
| 87 | Foster | It was the name they gave him at the shelter I got him from and I didnt want to change his name again Plus I just really liked it |
| 88 | Gordie | Transferred use of the Scottish surname believed to have originated from the place-name Gordon in Berwickshire. The place-name is of uncertain etymology. The use of Gordon as a surname dates to the 19th century, when it was bestowed in honor of the popular British general Charles Gordon (1833 - 85), called Chinese Gordon from his service in China, Egypt, and Sudan. |
| 89 | Oreo | Reminded me of a little Oreo cookie when I first saw him. |
| 90 | Coby | A sweet happy energetic loving bichon |
| 91 | Fuzzy | For the dog that is covered with soft fine hairs |
| 92 | Buster | Dog from Toy Story 2 and 3 |
| 93 | Mac | Mac, as in mac chicken |
| 94 | Teddy | Affectionate warm strong |
| 95 | Rockwell | The name Rockwell is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Rockwell is: Rock. |
| 96 | Auggie | I have a 3yearold goldendoodle and the name Auggie is short for Augustiner a beer brewed by the Pittsburgh Brewing Co |
| 97 | Bodie | Short for Bodacious which is a combonation of the words bold and audacious Synonyms Remarkable awesome brilliant commanding showy noticeable conspicuous |
| 98 | Barkley | Loving Barker |
| 99 | Riley | Valiant also Reilly and ORiley |
| 100 | Yogi | Like the bear Yogi Bear |
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| 101 | Blaze | Another word for fire well suited to a dog with a fiery spirit |
| 102 | Bamboo | Bamboo is a plant name that you might want to save for the zoo's name-the-panda contest. It was used for a starbaby in 2000, though, the rapper Big Boi. " |
| 103 | Dixie | The name Dixie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dixie is: Abbreviation of Richard. In the USA Dixie refers to the French word for ten; also to the southern states below the Mason- Dixon line. |
| 104 | Gizmo | The name of the creature in the movie Gremlins who was voiced by Howey Mandel |
| 105 | Nugget | A chunk of gold gold colored |
| 106 | 2ie | ; Be the first to submit a meaning! |
| 107 | Luke | Lukes name came from the popular tv show dukes of hazard |
| 108 | Izzy | Short for Isadore in a male dog |
| 109 | Aabha | Name Aabha generally means Glow, is of Indian origin" |
| 110 | Abby | beatles! |
| 111 | Chewbacca | Simply the greatest wild outrageous and pregnant cat |
| 112 | Snoopy | The beagle in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz |
| 113 | Billy | In English the meaning of the name Billy is: Nickname for William 'resolute protector' often used as an independent name. |
| 114 | Aabharan | Jewel |
| 115 | Axel | In Hebrew the meaning of the name Axel is: Father of peace. |
| 116 | Dakota | Beautiful, majestic, tender loving creature....he holds my heart, ever so gently in his paws. |
| 117 | Aadi | Aadi is a Hindi baby name. In Hindi the meaning of the name Aadi is: Beginning. |
| 118 | Dominic | In Latin the meaning of the name Dominic is: From dominkus, meaning 'of the Lord'. Famous bearer: St Dominic founded the Dominican order of preaching friars." |
| 119 | Scooby | Great Dane in the cartoon ScoobyDoo |
| 120 | Bubbles | Full of energy happy and bursting with excitement |
| 121 | Aabheer | A cowherd, Name of dynasty" |
| 122 | Austin | LOVEABLE ROGUE |
| 123 | Baxter | Lazy Loyal Stable Strong Intelligent |
| 124 | Buck | The dog in Jack Londons book The Call of the Wild |
| 125 | Artie | A reference to the show Pete and Pete Artie was the Strongest Man in the World |
| 126 | Angel | In Greek the meaning of the name Angel is: Messenger or angel. A popular masculine name in Sicily after the 13th-century saint, Angel. Angel Clare is the hero of Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'." |
| 127 | Azurite | English origin.The meaning of Azurite is ""blue gemstone""" |
| 128 | Aadesh | The meaning of Aadesh is “Instruction” |
| 129 | Justin | In English the meaning of the name Justin is: Just; upright; righteous. Form of New Testament Biblical name Justus. |
| 130 | Aadarsh | The name Aadarsh means one who has principles. |
| 131 | Baba | An Old man |
| 132 | Tyson | Like boxer Mike Tyson |
| 133 | Bone | Bone is a form of the English Boone. |
| 134 | Alfie | Lovable sociable beautiful |
| 135 | Aage | The name Aage is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Aage is: Ancestors. |
| 136 | Aafreen | Wow,exellent,great" |
| 137 | Rufus | Fierce headstrong |
| 138 | Chip | Like a chocolate chip |
| 139 | Brady | A CelticGaelic word meaning broad shouldered |
| 140 | Snowball | Ball Of Snow |
| 141 | Riptide | A tide that opposes another or other tides, causing a violent disturbance in the sea." |
| 142 | Harley | Harley Davidson the popular motorcycle |
| 143 | Ash | Ideal name for a gray or grayish white dog |
| 144 | Simba | Means lion in Swahili |
| 145 | Alvin | Alvin the Best Chihuahua : smart, cut, lovely.. adorable ! the sweetest dog on earth ! |
| 146 | Apollo | From Greek mythology Apollo is the god of prophecies healing music poetry |
| 147 | Willaby | From the willow farm. |
| 148 | Bruno | It means he is adorable like Bruno mars |
| 149 | Jasper | Jasper sustains and supports during stressful times all the while bringing a sense of tranquility and wholeness |
| 150 | Gyro | Dialectal variant form of Guro |
