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150 Most Popular Male Dog Names of 2016 with Meaning

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So 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.

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.

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

 

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