Transforming Top to Uncommon Male Dog Names
It’s a common name-nerd conundrum — wanting a name that’s stylish and familiar yet under the radar. We hear this request all the time.
This extends beyond baby names. People are looking for unique dog names, too. Now that there’s data on popular names for dogs and cats, pet owners can check their choices’ popularity before making a final decision. Because if you're the type of person who works hard to ensure your child won't go by their last initial in the classroom, you're not going to like when you call for Ziggy and three dogs come running at the dog park.
We've taken the Top 100 male dog names and offered a similar alternative that does not rank among dog names. It’s pretty safe to say that your dog will be the only Kenji on the block, rather than the third Benji.
Popular Dog Name → Uncommon Dog Name
Max → Pax
Charlie → Clancy
Cooper → Skipper
Milo → Hugo
Buddy → Sonny
Rocky → Rollo
Bear → Fox
Teddy → Monty
Duke → Baron
Leo → LeRoy
Beau → Vaughn
Tucker → Thatcher
Oliver → Orville
Jack → Jude
Bentley → Barney
Ollie → Willie
Winston → Winslow
Zeus → Jove
Toby → Tobin
Loki → Kylo
Popular Dog Name → Uncommon Dog Name
Jax → Axel
Finn → Flynn
Blu → Cyan
Bruno → Cosmo
Murphy → Murray
Louie → Lenny
Moose → Bronco
Gus → Augie
Koda → Cannon
Hank → Hal
Apollo → Arrow
Ace → Champ
Archie → Alfie
Henry → Harris
Dexter → Felix
Maverick → Epic
Thor → Ragnar
Scout → Fielder
Kobe → Kyrie
Remy → Rumi
Popular Dog Name → Uncommon Dog Name
Gunnar → Striker
Lucky → Rookie
Benji → Kenji
Jasper → Casper
Bailey → Stanley
Simba → Mowgli
Diesel → Pilot
Jake → Baker
Bandit → Swift
Otis → Angus
Benny → Benno
Chewy → Dewey
Buster → Scooter
Cash → Nash
Oscar → Fritz
Rex → Knox
Shadow → Onyx
Theo → Waldo
Oreo → Bingo
Harley → Harvey
Popular Dog Name → Uncommon Dog Name
Jackson → Maxen
Ziggy → Viggo
Baxter → Bridger
Riley → Wiley
Ranger → Ryder
Odin → Soren
Tank → Storm
Coco → Banjo
Rocco → Nero
Oakley → Huxley
Cody → Colton
Prince → Reign
Roscoe → Laszlo
George → Geordie
Copper → Bourbon
Gizmo → Widget
Sam → Amos
Bruce → Horace
Brody → Brogan
King → Royal
Popular Dog Name → Uncommon Dog Name
Frankie → Guthrie
Chase → Dash
Marley → Rawley
Sammy → Howie
Boomer → Booker
Walter → Wallace
Enzo → Renzo
Rusty → Rory
Arlo → Oslo
Chance → Fate
Ozzy → Iggy
Mac → Tex
Luke → Huck
Romeo → Roman
Zeke → Zion
Goose → Dingo
Kai → Cy
Peanut → Newt
Hunter → Fletcher
Rudy → Ramsey