Here’s the big list of male dog names that start with B. If you’re looking for boy dog names that start with B, you’re in luck!
Bacchus – Greek and Roman Mythology – The god of wine and good times. Also called Dionysus. This male dog is the life of any party.
Baikal – A huge lake in Siberia. The world’s deepest freshwater lake. A great name for your Siberian Husky male.
Bailey – French – A bailiff or steward. A good name for any French dog breeds such as French Bulldogs, Bichon Frise, Basset Hound, or Papillon.
Baird – Irish – A traveling ballad singer. This boy dog likes to roam from house to house while displaying his beautiful barking voice.
Balboa – A Spanish explorer who discovered the Pacific Ocean. An excellent name for male water dogs – Water Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, etc. One of the more popular male dog names that start with B.
Baldwin – German – A fearless friend and protector. A good solid male guard dog name.
Balfour – Scottish – One who hails from the pasture land. An excellent name for Sheepdogs, German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, etc.
Ballard – German – Strength.
Baloo – The big bear character in Disney’s “The Jungle Book.” A good name for any boy dog that resembles a bear.
Balthasar – Greek – May God protect the king.
Baltic – I prefer Eastern Europe.
Bam-Bam – The Rubble’s super strong son in the Flintstones cartoon series. Explore more male cartoon dog names.
Bambino – An Italian child. A good name for your male Italian Greyhound, Cane Corso, or Maltese.
Bancroft – English – A person from the bean field.
Bandit – “I just made off with the neighbor’s kitten.” Another of the more popular male dog names that start with B.
Banjo – This name was sent in by Lori and her very special Boxer.
Bantam – A small, spirited fighter. An excellent name for any male toy dog breeds – Maltese, Shih Tzu, Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, Pug, etc.
Banzai – The hyena in Disney’s “The Lion King.”
Bard – Irish – A poet.
Barkley – English – The man from a birch tree meadow.
Barlow – English – A person who lives on the bare hill.
Barnabas – An early Christian who introduced St. Paul to the 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ and the patron saint of Cyprus.
Barnaby – Aramaic – Son of sympathy.
Barnacle – This male dog is more about personality than looks?
Barney – He loves you… you love him.
Barnum – P.T. Barnum was a famous American promoter and showman of the 19th century. This boy dog is always putting on a show.
Baron – A European nobleman. A logical name for your distinguished pure-bred boy dog.
Barrett – German – Bear-courage. Your German male guard dog would fit this name nicely – Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, etc.
Barry – Irish – An expert with a spear.
Bartholomew – One of the 12 apostles of Jesus Crist and the patron saint of plasterers.
Barton – English – A landowner.
Bashful – This male dwarf-dog likes to hide.
Basil – Latin – Royal. This male dog comes from champion blood lines.
Basil – A 4th century saint who was tortured and martyred for his preaching against the pagan gods.
Bat or Batty? – He lives for the night life.
Baxter – English – A baker.
Bazooka – “Even dogs like to chew bubble-gum sometimes.”
Bear – This male dog is big, round, and cuddly.
Beast – A mean-looking male dog with a heart of gold.
Beau – French – A very handsome man. This boy dog has many admirers.
Beaufort – French – A beautiful fortress. A fantastic name for any pure-bred male guard dog.
Beaumont – French – A beautiful mountain. A wonderful name for any large dog breed.
Beck – English – A brook. A good name for your male water-loving dog.
Beckham – This canine can do amazing things with a soccer ball.
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Beecher – English – One who lives by the beech trees.
Beeman – English – A professional beekeeper. This boy dog just loves a little taste of honey.
Bellamy – French – Your pretty friend. A good name for French dog breeds such as Bichon Frise, Basset Hounds, French Bulldogs, and Great Pyrenees.
Benedict – Latin – A blessing. This male dog was truly a gift from God.
Benedict – The patron saint of those who have been poisoned.
Bengal – An excellent name for any brindle coated male dog.
Benito – Spanish – A blessing. Your Chihuahua or Xolo would fit this name nicely.
Benjamin or Ben – Hebrew – The son of my right hand.
Benjamin – A 5th century saint who was tortured and killed by the Persians for preaching his Christian faith.
Benoni – Hebrew – The son of my sorrow. A wonderful name for the canine that you adopt to replace another.
Benson – English – Son of Benjamin.
Berkley – “I’m the most liberal dog on the block.”
Bernard – German – A person that’s as brave as a bear. This male dog will protect you at all cost.
Bernard – A mouse in Disney’s “The Rescuers.” An excellent name for any of the toy dog breeds – Chihuahuas, Maltese, Yorkies, Papillon, Toy Poodles, etc.
Bernard – The patron saint of candlemakers and skiers.
Bernardine – The patron saint of advertising.
Beso – Kiss. This male puppy can’t show you enough affection.
Bevin – Irish – One who is in harmony.
Biden – This dog has a certain presidential air about him.
Bishop – “I always stalk my prey diagonally.”
Bjorn – Swedish – Courage of a bear. You can sleep soundly at night knowing that this boy dog is protecting you.
Blackie – A good name for a solid black dog.
Blackjack – “I plan on living to the age of 21.”
Blaine – Irish – Lean. This male dog keeps himself in good shape.
Blair – Irish – Of the field. An excellent name for field dogs such as Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, Field Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, etc.
Blaise – The patron saint of those with throat problems.
Blake – William Blake was a great English poet who died in 1827. Among his best known works are “Songs of Innocence” and “Jerusalem.”
Blanco – White. Explore more male white dog names.
Bligh – He was the commander of the HMS Bounty when a famous mutiny occurred.
Blitz – This male dog comes at you from all angles.
Blitzen – One of Santa’s famous reindeer. A good name for your powerfully built puppy.
Blizzard – A forceful, solid-white male dog.
Blue – A good name for any blue coated dog. One of the more popular boy dog names that start with B.
Bluto – “I am more than just a good pair of forearms.”
Boaz – The man who married the selfless widow Ruth and was the great-grandfather of King David in the Bible.
Bogart, Bogey – This doggie has a scruffy sort of charm.
Bojangles – A good name for a male Cocker Spaniel?
Bolivar – A Venezuelan revolutionary who led forces against the Spanish rule of South America.
Bombay – An Indian port on the Arabian Sea.
Bonsai – Your miniature boy dog would fit this name very well.
Boo – “I sometimes bump into things in the house at night.”
Boogie – “I could have danced all night.”
Booker – Booker T. Washington was a former slave who gained his freedom and became a great African American educator. He founded a school for African Americans called the Tuskegee Institute.
Boomerang, Boomer – “I’ll always come back to you.”
Boone – “My abilities to live off the land are legendary, but please feed me anyway.”
Boreas – Greek Mythology – The north wind god.
Boris – Slavic – A proud fighter or warrior. Another good name for your male guard dog.
Boris – The patron saint of Moscow.
Boss – “Baby I was born to run.”
Botswana – An African country.
Boulder – Once this dog settles down, he’s almost impossible to move.
Boyd – Irish – Fair haired. A good choice for any light-colored male dog.
Bozo – The circus beckons this male dog.
Bradley – English – Broad meadow.
Brady – Irish – Fiery one. A good name for any of the Irish dog breeds – Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
Brahma – The Hindus believe that Brahma is the spirit who created the Universe.
Brando – He could very well be a contender.
Bravo – “I demand constant praise.”
Brendan – Irish – A sword. A good name for any male guard dog.
Brendan – The patron saint of sailors. Looking for more male nautical dog names?
Brian – Irish – Strength.
Brice – Welsh – A person who is awake, alert, and highly ambitious. This boy dog never sleeps while on duty.
Brock – English – A badger.
Bronco – This puppy is a real challenge to train. Learn how to train your puppy here.
Bruce – “I was born in the USA.”
Bruiser – “I love the smell of a good dog-fight in the morning.”
Bruno – The dog in Disney’s “Cinderella.” Another of the more popular male dog names that start with B.
Brutus – An exceptionally large male dog who stands his ground. I picture a Bull Mastiff, Great Dane, or Pit Bull fitting this name.
Bubba – “I’m just a big ol’ redneck hound dog.”
Buck – The prototypical male dog.
Buffalo – A good name for any strong, powerful, brown dog.
Bugs – A good name for the boy dog with big ears and street smarts.
Bull – This boy puppy would be right at home in the rodeo.
Bushido – The code of conduct of the Japanese Samurai. An excellent name for any Japanese dog breed such as a Shiba Inu or Akita.
Butch – He’s been known to pick a fight or two.
Butkis, Butkus – “I have been known to tackle my master.”
Buzz – This boy is light-years ahead of any other dog.
Byron – French – From the country. Another good name for French male dog breeds.