Finding the perfect name for your Boxer is an important part of bringing them into your family. Known for their playful, energetic, and loyal nature, Boxers are a popular breed in the U.S., cherished for their affectionate personalities and protective instincts. These strong, athletic dogs make wonderful companions and are great with families.
To help you choose a fitting name, we’ve compiled a list of 200 popular Boxer names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Boxer Names
Here are some popular boy names for Boxers that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Achilles | Greek hero, strong but vulnerable |
| Albert | Noble and bright |
| Apollo | God of sun and light in greek |
| Aris | |
| Ash | Derived from the ash tree; strong |
| Axel | Source of light; radiant and bright |
| Bagel | Wholesome, round treat |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Barney | Strong as a bear |
| Baron | Noble title; dignified, authoritative |
| Baxter | Old english for "baker" |
| Benjamin | Hebrew, "son of the right hand" |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Bernie | Brave like a bear |
| Boo | Term of endearment |
| Boxer | Strong, athletic breed or fighter |
| Brady | Broad meadow, also fun and open |
| Bruce | Strong protector; scottish origin |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | |
| Champ | Champion; always winning with spirit |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Cheech | Possibly inspired by cheech marin; humorous |
| Chester | Old english "fortress or walled town" |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Dakota | Means "friendly" in sioux |
| Dempsey | Of irish origin meaning "proud" |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Diesel | German, rugged and powerful |
| Dozer | Bulldozer-inspired implying strength, ability to push through anything |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Enzo | |
| Fischio | Italian for "whistle"; alert, attentive |
| Frank | Honest and direct; a forthright companion |
| Frazier | Scottish, meaning "strawberry" |
| Garth | Scandinavian, meaning "garden keeper" |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Giovanni | |
| Gizmo | Nickname for a mechanical gadget |
| Harlem | Vibrant and full of life, like the nyc neighborhood |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Harlo | Trendy, with a touch of old-school charm |
| Harvey | French origin, meaning "battle worthy" |
| Hercules | Signifies strength, after the mythical hero |
| Hippo | Short for hippopotamus; large and loveable |
| Hooch | |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jarvis | Old german for "spearman" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Jerry | From gerald, meaning "ruler with the spear" |
| Junior | Often used for a "little" version of a parent |
| Kennedy | Helmeted chief; modern and powerful |
| Logan | Scottish place name and surname |
| Luca | Italian and latin origin meaning "light" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Luke | Biblical name meaning "light-giving" |
| Mack | Short for mackenzie; leader |
| Major | Signifies rank and authority |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Marvin | Friend of the sea, deep and mysterious |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maximus | Latin for "greatest" |
| Nico | Short for nicholas, means "victory of the people" |
| Ozzy | Perhaps inspired by ozzy osbourne, reflecting a quirky personality |
| Parker | Park keeper; naturalist |
| Perrin | French origin, possibly referencing nobility or wanderer |
| Preston | Priest's town; dignified |
| Puck | Mischievous like the sprite from "a midsummer night’s dream" |
| Reggie | Short for reginald, meaning "counsel power" |
| Rex | |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Rogan | Irish for "red-headed" |
| Rufus | Latin for "red-headed," often for reddish-tone dogs |
| Rusty | Often a lovable, reddish-coated dog |
| Sammy | Diminutive of samuel; "god has heard" |
| Samson | Katan - strong biblical name with unique twist |
| Smokey | Named for smoke-like coloring |
| Spike | Often spikey-haired or spirited |
| Stanley | Old english for "stone clearing" |
| Stoner | Relaxed, chilled-out vibe |
| Sundance | Evokes the film festival; artistic, lively |
| Tiger | Fierce and majestic big cat |
| Toews | |
| Tony | Often linked to "praiseworthy" from anthony |
| Troy | Strong and heroic, from ancient tales |
| Tyson | English origin, fiery-tempered |
| Vinny | |
| Wall-E | |
| Walter | Germanic, "army ruler" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Yogi | Inspired by the famous yogi bear |
| Zakk | Short, powerful sound |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
| Ziggy | Zestful, influenced by david bowie's ziggy stardust |
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Female Boxer Names
Here are some popular girl names for Boxers that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ali | Arabic for "sublime," indicates greatness |
| Angel | Symbolizes purity and goodness |
| Annie | Graceful; "favored grace" |
| Athena | |
| Atticus | From "to kill a mockingbird"; noble |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Bessie | Endearing, old-fashioned charm |
| Billie | Unisex; possibly inspired by billie holiday |
| Brandi | Inspired by the warm, amber liquor |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Brownie | Sweet and chocolatey, endearing and warm |
| Callie | Greek origin, meaning "beautiful" |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Darla | |
| Delilah | Hebrew, "delicate" |
| Diamond | Precious and strong |
| Dixie | Associated with the nostalgic south |
| Dora | Meaning 'gift' in greek |
| Dottie | Endearing, dotted pattern |
| Eleanor | Of greek origin, meaning "shining light" |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Erica | |
| Evie | Life, living, lively |
| Finley | Fair warrior |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Freya | Norse goddess of love and beauty |
| Gemma | Italian for "gem" |
| Gerda | |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Gumbo | |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Hennessy | Named after the cognac; strong and superior |
| Jasmine | Named after the fragrant flower |
| Jojo | |
| Katie | Pure, simple and always popular |
| Lacey | Delicate and fine like lace fabric |
| Laci | Variant of lacie; intricate, delicate |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Laila | Arabic for "night"; mysterious and beautiful |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Leia | Child of heaven in hebrew, also a "star wars" princess |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Lillie | Variant of lily, symbolizing purity |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Louise | |
| Luci | Variant of lucy, means "light" |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Mabel | Latin for "lovable" |
| Maddie | Variant of madeline, meaning "high tower" |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Mamba | Inspired by the agile black mamba snake |
| Margo | Pearl; elegant and smooth |
| Margot | French, pearl, precious and loved |
| Marla | Variant of marlene, possibly meaning "star of the sea" |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Neesie | Sweet diminutive form, lovable |
| Nena | Spanish diminutive for girl; youthful |
| Nina | Spanish for "little girl" |
| Nyla | Of arabic origins, means "winner" or "attainer" |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Oui | |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Pippa | Short for philippa; lover of horses |
| Raven | Dark and mysterious |
| Remi | French origin, meaning "oarsman" or "remedy" |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Ripley | |
| Rosaria | Rosary; spiritual and beautiful |
| Rose | The flower; classic beauty and romance |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxanne | Persian, 'dawn' or 'bright' |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Sadie | Vintage name meaning "princess" |
| Sandy | Named after the sandy texture or color |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Skye | Evokes the expansive sky, free-spirited |
| Sophia | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Star | Shining, outstanding personality |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Sugar | Sweet-natured and affectionate |
| Swoosh | |
| Thea | Greek goddess, meaning "goddess" |
| Trixie | Fun and lively with a trickster spirit |
| Willow | Graceful tree symbolizing flexibility |
| Wink | |
| Wotana | Mystical and powerful, origin unknown |
