Boris

Male

Meaning

Battle, Fight

Origin

Slavic

Pronunciation

/ˈbɔːrɪs/

Traits associated with the name Boris:

Dogs named Boris tend to be loving, brave, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Boris?

Naming your dog Boris suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being a bit quirky. It also suggests that you are creative and have a unique style.

Is Boris a good dog name?

Boris has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Boris isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Boris is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Boris was, in the past month, the 332nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Boris is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Boris was viewed 139 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Boris's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Boris is most adored in Nevada, Illinois and Tennessee.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Oklahoma and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Boris.

Most popular breeds named Boris:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Dachshund
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Mastiff

Boris is found in these categories:

movie dog names
movie

Popularized by animated canine character in "Balto" film.

military dog names
military

Often associated with strength and leadership, common traits in soldiers.

sassy dog names
sassy

Bold, cheeky charm and a dash of mischief define this moniker.

Dog names like Boris:

Baker
Handsome
Son Of My Right Hand
A game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
Brawny and tough.
From Brinca's Field
Boris dog name meaning

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