Sailor

Male

Meaning

Someone who loves to travel through the sea with a crew.

Origin

Nautical

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪlər/

Traits associated with the name Sailor:

Dogs named Sailor tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

That you have a strong appreciation for the sea and the adventurous spirit of a sailor.

Is Sailor a good dog name?

Sailor has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sailor 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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Sailor is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sailor was, in the past month, the 1784th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Sailor 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, Sailor was viewed 141 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sailor is most adored in Colorado, Maryland and Tennessee.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Vermont, Nevada and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Sailor is found in these categories:

ocean dog names
ocean

Sailors navigate seas, making the name fitting for a sea-loving canine.

Dog names like Sailor:

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.
Strength of the sea
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
Voyage, journey, sail, tour.
a blue-green color or pigment
Sailor dog name meaning

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Gig (Michigan, United States)
I picked the name sailor because I’m a Pisces. I love water and I had a cocker spaniel name nautical. In now I have a 15 week old Shorkey named sailor.
July 06, 2023

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