Congratulations on your new Pug puppy! There’s nothing more exciting than getting a new member of your family, especially a puppy. The first thing you need to do is come up with a name, so you can begin training.
There are literally thousands of boy Pug names to choose from, which can make it challenging to find something you like. Below you’ll find tons of male dog names to help you narrow down your search.
If you still don’t see something you like, then be sure to check out this database of Pug names we’ve put together just for Pug parents.
If you need names for a girl, read our post on girl Pug names.
Top 10 Best Pug Names for Males
If you’d rather not scroll through the hundreds of male Pug dog names below, consider giving your Pug one of the most popular names for male dogs.
- Harley
- Jack
- Tucker
- Bentley
- Max
- Rocky
- Murphy
- Duke
- Oliver
- Buddy
Top 300 Pug Names For Males
Finding the right name for your perfect boy puppy can take time and careful consideration, but it can also be a lot of fun. While it’s not as huge of a decision as naming a human baby, it’s still a huge decision.
Whether you’re looking for traditional canine names or more unique dog names, you’ll find them below.
Ace
Aaron
Abbott
Achilles
Albert
Bandit
Austin
Arthur
Barry
Cooper
Oscar
Teddy
Winston
Rocky
Bailey
Charlie
Buddy
Jack
Captain
Calvin
Chip
Ezra
Fang
Fido
Toby
Marley
Brodie
Murphy
Bear
Riley
Ozzy
Lucky
Sam
Tucker
Buster
Jake
Sammy
Roscoe
Jasper
Doug
Oliver
Winston
Chase
Mac
Max
Rusty
Roscoe
Bo
Chance
Cooper
Henry
Jasper
Milo
Romeo
Otis
Bay
Gin
Johnny
Benny
Chips
Poncho
Ruben
Zorro
Rex
Bob
Noe
Cisco
Sergio
Dylan
Hector
Tadao
Alex
Falbus
Gelb
Elvis
Murphy
Sherriff
Bentley
Charlie
Andy
Dexter
Gus
Gunner
Harry
Kobe
Dudley
Archie
Angus
Murrah
Noah
Rambo
Thor
Quincy
Sebastian
Cash
Dozer
Finn
Wyatt
Zeus
Alvin
Bernard
Brigham
Iggy
Jag
Java
Hilton
Herbert
Moose
Bruno
Gunnar
Brody
Tyxon
Oakley
Chico
Hawkeye
Igor
Jacob
George
Milton
Brock
Ned
Reed
Tim
Van
Cole
Ford
Tadpole
Beau
Shawn
Zooko
Timmy
Thumble
Little Bear
Andre
Iron
Ares
Magnum
Pluto
Angus
Cornelius
Daniel
Denver
Evander
Gilbert
Gage
Ike
Rocco
Luke
Gizmo
Samson
Joey
Prince
Sparky
Happy
Benji
Jackson
Scooter
Ziggy
Brady
Chester
Chico
Harvey
Nova
Billy
Logan
Alpha
Ben
Ivan
Jigsaw
Johnny
Uber
Vagabond
Kola
Jinxy
Harley
Emu
Norman
Sidi
Simba
Maximus
Rudy
King
Chico
Louie
Cash
Bambino
Byron
Poker
Taisson
Yeti
Lucas
Kheops
Kenny
Justin
Tyrrel
Abel
Lotus
Lobo
Oxford
Romano
Bob
Donald
Blinky
Bigotes
Wag
William
Sergeant
Soldier
Riley
Piccoletto
Bugsy
Pugsley
Chives
Walter
Hooty
Jasper
Louis
Bug
Ripple
Homer
Adano
Icon
Sassy
Jordan
Bambino
Rupert
Leo
Broadway
Hooch
Jameson
Huck
Lemuel
Levi
Jess
Monty
Shadow
Barney
Gypsy
Bundy
Jock
Reward
Buck
Taz
Madison
Chester
Spike
Cocoa
Thrasher
Cheerio
Rascal
Pogo
Pierce
Storm
Sigmund
Otto
Wrigley
Bosco
Buttons
Cyclops
Exit
Marshmallow
Quixote
Cupid
Scoro
Laser
Kilo
Jay
Dex
Dingo
Arctic
Bacon
Bam
Dozer
Magnus
Specs
Fry
General
Ocean
Porterhouse
Noble
Flash
Berry
Benedict
Ham Bone
Grimes
Zinc
JAFO
Cobbler
Bullet
Providence
Reaper
Battle
Flint
Luther
Odie
Petey
Randall
Emmet
Saul
Thornton
Cute Male Pug Names
I can’t think of anything cuter than a puppy! Whether you have a black, fawn or any other color Pug, you’ll find the names adorable and suitable for your pup.
- Boots
- Cupid
- Jellybean
- Rooster
- Todo
- Chico
- Roo
- Munchkin
- Kilowatt
- Ferrari
We love Pugs, that’s why we’ve put together a huge list of cute pug names to help you name your four-legged friend.
Unique Names For Male Pugs
Maybe you’d rather give your dog a unique name that will make your vet ask you “what’s his name”? If so then you’ll find some of the most unusual dog names below.
- Xox
- Yeats
- Vandal
- Scrabble
- Pacino
- Nautilus
- Hamish
- Hobbes
- Albus
- Nyx
Funny Names For Boy Pugs
There’s nothing wrong with giving your dog a funny name. That being said, what’s funny to you may be offensive to other people.
We’ve rounded up some hilarious Pug dog names that are perfect for your goofy puppy.
- Buckaroo
- Bubba
- Deadpool
- Deputy Dawg
- Gordo
- Stinky
- Elmo
- Pee Wee
- Squirt
- Brain
- Burrito
- Clumsy
- Dino
- Fitbit
- Chubby
Human Names for Male Pugs
We personally love giving a dog a human name, after all, they are a part of our family. Why not give them a human boy name?
Here are some of our favorites, just don’t name them after a human relative or someone in your household. I’d personally also avoid giving them a name you’re planning on using in the future.
- Tom
- Joey
- Liam
- Lucas
- Ethan
- Logan
- Oliver
- Aiden
- Owen
- Jayden
- Isaac
- Jaxon
- Ryan
- Thomas
- Hudson
Or you can consider naming your dog after a celebrity! We’ve put together a huge list of human names for Pugs, be sure to check it out.
Famous Male Celebrity Pug Names
If you can’t come up with a name you like, consider naming your pooch after the pets of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
We’ve found some of the best celebrity pet names that we think would fit a Pug perfectly.
- Henry (Debra Messing)
- Norman (Jennifer Aniston)
- Sid (Jessica Alba)
- Sammy (Justin Beiber)
- Sirius (Ariana Grande)
- Colin (Harry Styles)
- Charlie (Mischa Barton)
- Elvis (Pink)
- Freddie (Heidi Klum)
- Louie (Adele)
Double Names Boy Names
Duo dog names work best when you adopt two pups at the same time. These names will work great if you have two brothers from the same litter, or your pups are inseparable.
You can even come up with duo names for both boys and girls, a fitting name that comes to mind is Mickey and Minnie. The names below are for pairing two males.
- Ben & Jerry
- AC & DC
- Calvin & Hobbs
- Chip & Dale
- Tigger & Pooh
- Gin & Tonic
- Garfield & Odie
- Jekyll & Hyde
- Kirk & Spock
- Itchy & Scratchy
- Rocky & Bullwinkle
- Aston & Martin
Food Dog Names For Male Pugs
When it comes to giving your dog a food-inspired name, you can get as creative as you want. There are ideas everywhere from your kitchen pantry to your local supermarket.
We’ve put together a list of our favorites that foodies everywhere will appreciate.
- Nugget
- Pepper
- Peanut
- Oreo
- Bean
- Muffin
- Taco
- Nacho
- Bamboo (Shoots)
- Rollo (Brand)
Be sure to check out this exhaustive list of food names for Pugs for even more ideas.
Cool Guy Pug Names
Your furry buddy deserves a name that matches their unique look, personality, and their cool laid back attitude.
Here are some of the coolest Pug dog names we could find.
- Ace
- Apex
- Bentley
- Dragon
- Judge
- Kirby
- Jax
- Nike
- Reece
- Venga
Little Guy Pug Names
Pugs are a small breed, in fact, they are classified in the toy dog category. So it’s natural to want to give them a small dog name, especially, if you got the runt of the litter.
Here are some of the best names for small dogs like a Pug.
- Bean
- Cob
- Zippy
- Shrimp
- Apollo
- Blip
- Chaos
- Hob Nob
- Jed
- Leaf
Strong Names For Boy Pugs
Tough dog names are great for any breed, even Pugs. Pugs are not an aggressive breed, but these names will let people know you have a brave puppy.
Our ten favorite tough dog names are:
- Fender
- Ajax
- Heath
- Brutus
- Brick
- Blaze
- Chief
- Chevy
- Clint
- K-9
Geography Names For Male Pugs
Pugs are companion dogs and will be happy to go on a journey wherever you go, as long as there’s air conditioning. If you love traveling, you’ll appreciate these geography-related dog names.
- Aspen
- Berlin
- Boomer
- Cameron
- Corona
- Dakota
- Lafayette
- London
- Neman
- Ontario
You can get more creative by brainstorming parks, lakes, rivers, cities, mountains, and world capitals.
What Is A Good Name For A Boy Pug?
A good name for a male Pug can come from anything in your life. For instance, if you love cars, you can name your pup after your favorite cars like Maserati, or Ferrari.
You can even name them after a fun hobby that you enjoy. If you enjoy fitness, cooking, hunting, or sports, you can come up with some adorable names for boy pugs.
Tips for Coming Up With More Boy Pug Names
If you’re a first-time dog parent, coming up with the perfect name can be hard. Most parents who’ve had a dog before choose a dog name or male puppy name in memory of a dog they’ve owned in the past.
That being said, there are some practical tips to help you choose a male puppy name.
Keep It Short
Dogs tend to learn names that contain one or two syllables more easily. This can make training much easier, especially, since Pugs are known to be stubborn when it comes to training.
Any advantage you can give yourself will make it much less frustrating when trying to train your puppy.
Use Nicknames
If you decide to go with a longer name for your boy, then consider coming up with a short nickname or version of the name. We’ve come up with over 200 Pug nicknames for boys and girls.
The nickname can be something totally different, than the actual name. As long as your pup listens to it, then you’re fine.
Most people end up using the nickname more than the long name. Remember when you were a kid and you’re parents had a nickname for you, mine was “pumpkin”.
Avoid Embarrassing Names
Pick a male puppy or dog name you won’t be embarrassed to call out in public. You’ll be more likely to call out “Oscar” and embarrassed calling out “Al Coholic”.
Life Stages
After just one year, your cute puppy will become an adult. Choose a name that will fit perfectly regardless of which life stage your pooch is in. Choosing a name like “Puppy” will not suit your Pug once they become an adult or senior.
Other than that, there are no rules when it comes to naming a puppy. This is what can make the process so challenging for new pet parents.
Now let’s get started brainstorming ideas for your four-legged friend!
Final Word
No matter which name you choose, welcoming a new Pug into your life will bring you years of joy, laughter, and unconditional love.
Hopefully, you’ve been able to find the perfect name for your male Pug puppy or older dog.
References And Further Reading
Fatherly – Lizzy Francis – How to Choose a Unique Name For Your Dog
NPR – Wynne Davis, Lulu Garcia-Navarro – Origins Of The Top Dog Names