Boy Dog Names

Ruff

A sound made by dogs, commonly associated with barking

Rufio

A name derived from Latin meaning 'red-haired'

Rufo

Derived from Latin, meaning red or reddish.

Rufus

Red-haired

Ruger

A type of firearm or a brand of guns

Runar

The name Runar means 'secret advice' or 'warrior.'

Runty

Small or undersized

Rupert

Famous bright one

Rusko

From the Russian language; related to Rus, a historic region in Eastern Europe

Ruslan

The name Ruslan is of Turkic origin meaning 'lion'.

Ruso

Spanish for 'Russian'

Russ

Red-haired

Russell

A small stream or brook

Russo

Italian for 'red' or 'rusty'

Rusty

Derived from rust-colored or reddish-brown

Ruud

A name of Dutch origin, often associated with someone who is famous or renowned

Ryker

A powerful ruler or strong leader

Ryo

The sound of the dragon

Ryu

Dragon

Ryzhik

Sandy, reddish

RéMi

Oarsman

RéMy

French for 'oarsman' or 'remedy'

RüFus

Red-haired

Saber

A type of sword, often associated with military and cavalry.

Sabin

Meaning derived from the Sabine people of ancient Italy.

Sabu

A name derived from Arabic meaning 'noble'.

Safiro

Sapphire in Italian

Sagar

A Sanskrit word meaning 'ocean' or 'sea'.

Sajan

In Sanskrit, it means 'beloved' or 'dear one'.

Sal

Bringer of peace

Salko

A diminutive form of the name 'Salvatore', meaning 'savior' in Italian

Samir

A name of Arabic origin meaning 'entertaining companion'

Sampson

The sun or service

Samson

The sun

Samuel

Heard by God

Samurai

A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan

Samwise

The dependable one

Samwise Gamgee

Faithful servant

Sander

Defender of mankind

Sandor

Defender

Sandoro

A diminutive form of Alessandro, meaning 'defender of mankind'

Sandro

Defender of mankind

Sanford

From the sandy ford

Santa

Saint, Holy

Santini

Italian diminutive of Santo, meaning 'saint'

Santino

Little saint

Santos

Saints or holy ones

Santy

A diminutive form of 'Santa', often associated with gift-giving.

Sarge

Short for sergeant, a military rank

Sarko

A name often associated with strength and power.

Sasko

A name of Slavic origin meaning 'defender' or 'protector'.

Satch

A diminutive form of the name Samuel

Satchmo

A nickname for the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong

Saul

Asked for, prayed for

Savas

The name of the river in the Balkans and a term for a protector.

Savash

A name of Persian origin meaning 'brave' or 'fearless'

Savio

Italian for wise or sage

Savva

A variant of the Hebrew name 'Sabbas', meaning 'old man' or 'wise elder'.

Sawyer

Woodworker or one who saws wood

Saxo

Derived from a medieval term for a type of sword, commonly associated with strength

Saxon

Derived from the ancient Germanic tribe known for their warrior culture

Scamp

A playful and mischievous person or animal.

Schorschi

A diminutive form of 'George' in German, often used affectionately.

Scooby

Derived from the word 'scuba', suggesting adventure or exploration

Scooby Doo

A playful and humorous dog character

Scoobydoo

A fictional Great Dane dog known for his clumsiness and love for snacks

Scot

A person from Scotland; often associated with Scottish heritage.

Scott

From the land of the Scots

Scottie

Diminutive form of Scott, often associated with Scottish heritage.

Scrappy

Brave and spirited

Scrappy Doo

A spirited and rough character, symbolizing resilience.

Seamus

Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter.'

Sean

A variation of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Seb

Short form of Sebastian, meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'.

Sebastian

Venerable

Selmo

Form of 'Salem', meaning peace.

Senan

A variant of the name 'Shenan', which means 'old and wise'

Sepp

A diminutive form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add'.

Sereno

Calm or serene

Serge

A name of French origin meaning 'to serve' or 'to protect'.

Sergeant Stubby

A rank in the military, Stubby refers to a dog with a short tail.

Sergio

A name derived from the Latin 'Sergius', meaning 'to serve'.

Seth

Appointed, placed

Sezar

Derived from the Roman family name Caesar, meaning 'long-haired' or 'hairy'

Shad

A name meaning 'shadow' or 'shade'

Shadowfax

A mythical horse known for its speed and grace

Shah

King or ruler, typically referring to monarchs in Persian culture.

Shaheen

A type of falcon known for its speed and hunting abilities.

Shane

God is gracious

Shango

God of thunder and lightning in Yoruba mythology

Sharik

A popular dog name derived from a character in Russian literature.

Sharky

A playful nickname derived from 'shark', often implying someone who is bold or adventurous.

Shaun

A variant of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Shawn

God is gracious

Sheik

A title of respect for a leader or elder in the Arab world

Shep

A diminutive of 'shepherd', relating to a dog breed known for herding sheep.

Shepard

A person who tends sheep

Sherlock

Derived from 'shire' and 'lock', meaning 'a meadow by the stream'.

Sherman

A surname of English origin meaning 'shear man', a person who shears sheep.

Sheru

A common name for dogs, often meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.