2025’s Top Trending Boy Dog Names May Surprise You

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Your very good boy deserves a name just as good. Lucky you’ve landed on this list of the best male dog names, from most popular (perennial favorites like Max, Cooper, and Bear—some dogs just look like a Bear, don’t they?) to top 2025 trends driven by pop culture (celebrities, TV, movies, and favorite foods).

If you are looking for unique dog names, we’ve got you covered on that front too. Here at Country Living, we are partial to country dog names (Moonshine, Hunter, Wyatt), as well as names of favorite crooners. (For instance, we love how Carly Pearce paired the names Johnny and June as a nod to one of country music’s great love stories.) Looking for black dog names? Try Smith, as in blacksmith. In fact, Country Living’s Pet Lab has a canine team member named Smith who’s tested everything from pet cameras to dog harnesses).

Does a sports-inspired name sound like a home run? You’re in good company with actor Chris Evans, who named his adopted pup Dodger. Craving a food name? Calzone, Provolone, and Pork Chop are on trend, and—for a very special dog who can pull it off— Tater Tot is our personal favorite. Whichever way you’re leaning, you will find a winner on this list of 400 great boy dog names.

Now that you can cross “find the perfect dog name” off your list, you can focus on helping your pup adjust to his new home, making him cozy in a dog bed just right for him, and—last but not least—stocking up on indestructible dog toys (you can thank us for later).

What’s Buzzy: Top Trending Boy Dog Names in 2025

In December, Rover released its annual dog name trend report, including the top 10 overall and across several categories. While these monikers are no Charlie or Max yet, they are picking up major steam with impressive growth in year-over-year popularity.

Top Dog-Naming Trends

• Pinto

• Luffy

• Ducky

• Raleigh

• Ice

• Fig

• Cowboy

“In” Fashion-Inspired Names

• Saint Laurent

• Louis Vuitton

• Bottega

• Christian Dior

• Burberry (our personal favorite at Country Living)

Trending Fictional Character Names

• Plankton (Spongebob Squarepants)

• Gurney (Dune)

• Atreidies (Dune)

• Chandler Bing (in memoriam of Matthew Perry)

Trending Celebrity Names for Dogs

• Bradley Cooper

• (Harry) Styles

• Snoop Dogg

• Jeremy (Allen White)

• Sid Vicious (in memoriam)

• Sika (in memoriam of Sika Anoa’i)

• Wily (in memoriam of Taylor Wily)

• Lou Dog (in memoriam of Lou Dobbs)

Trending Sports-Inspired Names

• (Jalen) Brunson

• Wemby (Victor Wembanyama)

• Witt (Bobby Witt Jr.)

• (Travis or Jason) Kelce

• (Brock) Purdy

• Bronny (James)

• (Stefon) Diggs

• (Lionel) Messi

Trending Food and Drink Names

• Calzone

• Chive

• Provolone

• Prosecco

What’s Classic: Most Popular Boy Dog Names

Yes, you’ve likely already heard of some of these options. Going with something that’s widely beloved isn’t a bad thing—it’s just a sign that a lot of other people agree that it’s a great choice.

Top 10 Male Dog Names in 2025, According to Rover

1. Charlie

2. Max

3. Milo

4. Cooper

5. Buddy

6. Teddy

7. Rocky

8. Bear

9. Leo

10. Duke

Additional Popular Boy Dog Names

• Bailey

• Tank

• Scout

• Oliver

• Tucker

• Toby

• Jack

• Winston

• Murphy

• Louie

• Zeus

• Boomer

• Smokey

• Chance

• Lucky

• Rex

• Spot

• Scooter

• Bandit

• Jake

• Benji

• Buster

• Riley

• Jasper

• Rover

• Finn

Country Dog Names

Country Singers

This may in fact be our favorite dog name category at Country Living—especially if your pup is prone to howling. Dog microphone optional.

• Cash

• Waylon

• Willie

• Hank

• Bocephus
  

• Merle
  

• Charley

• Conway

• McGraw

• Aldean

• Buck

• Paisley

• Rucker

• Strait

• Trace

• Denver

• Kane

Monikers with Country Charm

These picks will ensure your pooch feels right at home in a more pastoral setting, frolicking among the tire swings and gravel drives.

• John Deere

• Moonshine

• Hunter

• Austin

• Cody
  

• Wyatt

• Butch

• Cassidy

• Sundance

• Gentry

• Shep

• Cowboy

• Levi

• Holler

• Stetson

• Cash

• Huck

• Ranger

• Jimmy Dean

• Bronco

• Tex

• Skeeter

• Smith

• Lasso

• Davis

• Tony Lama

• Durango

• Ford

• Chevy

• Mud

• Clay

Food and Drink Dog Names

Drink Names

This list is for the dog that sits at your feet while you sip something refreshing in your rocking chair.

• Whiskey

• Rye

• Bud

• Pappy (after Pappy van Winkle)

• Hooch

• Espresso

• Coffee

• Cortado

• Cappy (short for Cappuccino)

• Brew

• Earl Gray
  

• Boozer

• Guinness

• Pabst

• Bushwhacker

• Growler

• Keg

• Nehi

• RC

• Arnold Palmer

• Pimms

• White Claw

• Grigio

Food Names

Take your pick but we’ll admit we’re kinda partial to Moon Pie and Tater Tot.

• Cilantro

• Pastrami

• Brussel Sprout

• Cornichon

• Pickles

• Poutine

• Sardine

• Bacon

• Toast

• Biscuit

• Bagel

• Moon Pie

• Cookie

• Peanut

• Cashew

• Grit

• Cheerio

• Butter

• Burger

• Tater Tot

• Pork Chop

• Drumstick

• Roux (That could be a light Roux like an English golden retriever or a dark Roux like a red Dachshund.)

• Taco

• Nacho

• Sushi

• Caesar

• Meatball

• Mozzarella

• Pierogi

• Meatloaf

• Hoagie

• Oreo

• Cannoli

• Miso

• Waffles

• Noodle

• Nugget

• Crackerjack

• Popcorn
  

Boy Dog Names Inspired by Sports

Can your dog jump high? Is he lightning-fast? Then consider one of the athletically inclined options below.

• Champ

• Victor

• Bolt

• Puck

• Slugger

• Rugby

• Blitz

• Dunk

• Baller

• Bomber

• Ref (When he acts up you can say, “Ref, you gotta be kidding me!”)

• Dodger

• Homer

• Rawlings

• Scout

• Ump

• Chip

• Links

• Callaway

• Wrigley

• Yank

• Maverick

• Penn (like the Tennis brand)

• Goalie

• Yogi (Berra)

• Ali

• Kelce (named for Travis Kelce)

• Kobe (Bryant)

• Mamba (named for late basketball legend Kobe Bryant)

• Neymar (named for soccer player Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior)

• Novak (named for tennis star Novak Djokovic)

• Babe (Ruth)

• Gronk

• (Charles) Barkley

• (Tom) Brady

• (David) Beckham

• (Peyton) Manning

• (Michael) Jordan

• (Michael) Phelps

• Mookie (Wilson)

• (Arthur) Ashe

• Shaq (O’Neal)

• Satchel (Paige)

• Rafa (Nadal)

• (Mike) Tyson

• (Cal) Ripken

• Shohei (Ohtani)

• Luka “Dogcic” (after Luka Dončić)

• CeeDee

• Henrick (Christiansen, also Muffin Man)

Outdoorsy and Nature-Inspired Boy Dog Names

Dog parents who appreciate the tranquility of a day spent in nature will love these outdoorsy options.

• Summit

• Ranch

• Everest

• Canyon

• Camp
  

• Wilder

• Brooks

• Sky

• Geo

• Alder

• Ash

• Silver

• Spruce

• Cedar

• Wolf

• Flint

• River

• Oakley

• Cliff

• Moose

• Tiger

• Indigo

• Barley

• Ocean

• Storm

• Beacon

Famous Dog Names from Literature, Movies, and TV

Fictional Characters

Looking to a favorite film, TV show, or video game for inspiration is a fun way to find a name. It also gives you an excuse to settle in on the sofa in the name of “research.”

• Stripe (Bluey)

• Gru (Despicable Me)

• Wolverine

• Odie (Garfield)

• Rip (Yellowstone)

• Kayce (Yellowstone)

• Dutton (Yellowstone)

• Cletus (Resident Alien)

• Teddy Lasso (Ted Lasso)
  

• Phineas and Ferb (Ferb, especially, is trending up in 2025)

• Zuma (Filipino comic book character)

• Toto (Wizard of Oz)
  

• Huck (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
  

• Finn (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)

• Sawyer (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)

• Inigo (Princess Bride)

• Harold (Harold and the Purple Crayon)

• Bond (James Bond)

• Bodhi (Point Break)

• Ferris (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)

• Gandalf (Lord of the Rings)

• Riggins (Friday Night Lights)

• Solo or Lando (Star Wars)

• Doc (Back to the Future)

• Einstein (Back to the Future)

• Copernicus (Back to the Future)

• Beethoven (the Beethoven dog movie franchise)

• Falkor (The NeverEnding Story)

• Hopper (Stranger Things)

• Barney (Barney the Dinosaur)

• Shadow (Homeward Bound)

• Chance (Homeward Bound)

• Vader (Star Wars)

• Luke (Star Wars)

• Chewbacca or “Chewy” (Star Wars)

• Simba (The Lion King)

• Thor (Avengers)

• Scooby (Scooby-Doo)

• Dug (Up)

• Pongo (101 Dalmatians)

• Patch (101 Dalmatians)

• Rolly (101 Dalmatians)

• Freckles (101 Dalmatians)

• Snoopy (Peanuts)

• Blue (Blue’s Clues)

• Comet (Full House)

• Archie (Riverdale)

• Bruiser (Legally Blonde)

• Cheddar (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

• Marley (Marley and Me)

• Remy (Ratatouille)

• Jax (Mortal Kombat)

• Luigi (Super Mario Brothers)

• Yoshi (Super Mario Brothers)

• Buzz (Toy Story)

Inspired by Literature

Look no further than the local library for a name that has some gravitas. While we’re here we should also probably let you know that you could also get a smoking jacket for your pup while you’re at it.

• Atticus

• Finch

• Boo

• Radley

• Kerouac

• Tea Cake

• Gatsby

• Heathcliff

• Faulkner

• Ernest

• Hemingway
  

• Beckett

• Bingley

• Darcy

• Sherlock

• Watson

• Dante

• Gulliver

• Harry

• Rowling

• Holden

• Keats

• Homer

• Poe

• Truman

• Capote

• Melville

• Yeats

• Silas

• Hugo

• Whitman

• Thornton

• Wilder

• Cormac

• McMurtry

• Dewey (as in the Dewey Decimal System)

Celebrities and Hollywood

Go ahead and roll out the red carpet for your favorite rescue pet. (Just don’t blame us if he provides you with a three-page rider of ridiculous demands.)

• Towa (Bird)

• Justin Bieber

• Benny Blanco

• Harry (Styles)

• Nelly

• Idris (Elba)

• (Al) Pacino

• (Marlon) Brando
  

• Clint Eastwood

• Gaines (after Fixer Upper’s Gaines family)

• Bono

• (Mick) Jagger

• Elton (John)

• (Tom) Cruise (or Maverick!)

• Denzel (Washington)

• Leo (DiCaprio)

• Ringo (Starr)

• Bruce (Springsteen)

• Prince

• (James) Dean)

• Elvis (Presley)

• Bruno (Mars)

• Drake

• (Kevin) Costner

• Sidney (Poitier)

• Miles (Teller)

• Orlando (Bloom)

• Zayn (Malik)

• Fabio

• Penn (Badgley)

• Ashton (Kutcher)

• Hollywood

• Oscar

• Scorsese

Funny Dog Names

Rover’s dog name database also turned up these punny gems.

• Bob Barker

• Bark Wahlberg and Barky Mark

• Bark Ruffalo

• Sir Benedict Cumberbark

• Wooford Brimley

• Linkin Bark

• Ziggy Barkdust

• Mick Fleetwoof

• Sir Barks A Lot

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozbark

• Ozzy Pawsbourne: Prince of Barkness

• Barkus Aurelius

• Barkimedes

• Norman Barkwell

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