Bowser
Meaning
Fictional villain from Nintendo's Mario franchise.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈbaʊzər/
Traits associated with the name Bowser:
Dogs named Bowser tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Bowser?
Naming your dog Bowser suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy playing video games. It also suggests that you are a fan of the Mario franchise, as Bowser is the main antagonist in the series.
Is Bowser a good dog name?
Bowser has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Bowser 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
Bowser is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Bowser was, in the past month, the 465th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Bowser is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Bowser was viewed 72 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Bowser's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Bowser is most adored in Colorado, Oregon and Kentucky.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Minnesota, South Carolina and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bowser.
Bowser is found in these categories:
big
Bowser sounds tough, like a video game boss ready for action!
fat
He's a big, tough video game villain, perfect for chunky pups!
badass
Associations with the iconic, powerful villain from the Super Mario franchise give the name a tough, formidable edge.
tough
Bowser, a notorious video game villain, embodies strength and fearlessness.
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