Raising Kids Pets Popular Boy Dog Names to Consider for Your New Pup Looking for the perfect name for your newest male family member? Check out the AKC's trending names for boy dogs, plus more cute and unique name ideas for boy dogs. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand is a copy writer for Real Simple, with a passion for writing about food, travel, and hacks to make life easier. Loves fancy restaurants, good coffee and her family (of course); not a fan of waiting in lines. our editorial guidelines Published on April 15, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Dog parents seem to take a cue from their human parent counterparts, and pick some of the most popular boy names as dog names, according to the American Kennel Club. That's why you'll see chart-topping names like Jackson, Charlie, Henry, Leo, Jax, George, and Max in the top 100 boy dog names—and the top boy baby names, too. Rachel Gagnon/EyeEm/Getty Images Unique Dog Names We Love Foodie names are super popular for girl dogs, but you'll only find a couple sprinkled on the boys' side—Oreo and Peanut. And there are a few names that are popular for both boy and girl dogs, including Bailey, Lucky, Shadow, Scout, Marley, Harley, and Coco—making them a great pick for expectant pet parents who are still trying to determine if they're going to adopt a boy or girl puppy. In the top 100 options, here are some more fun boy dog names you'll find: The Dos and Don'ts of Getting a Family Dog Strong Boy Dog Names BrutusBearBoomerBanditDieselChampGunnerSpikeTankHarleyThor Cute Boy Dog Names SparkyScooterGizmoTeddyZiggyBuddyBusterBubba Star Wars Boy Dog Names VaderYodaLukeFinn Preparing Your Family for a Dog What should you consider when you're picking a boy dog name? The AKC recommends picking a name with strong consonants and no more than two syllables, to help your dog to pick out his name when you're giving commands. Also, avoid using names that might confuse your dog—like a name that's similar to another name in your family (so don't name your dog Sam if your name is Pam!), or similar to commands (i.e. Kit sounds a whole lot like "Sit.") That'll help your new puppy follow your lead and perk up his ears whenever you call his name. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit