Dog Names > Clancy

Clancy

Male

Meaning

Ruddy warrior

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈklænsi/

Traits associated with the name Clancy:

Dogs named Clancy tend to be brave, hard-working, loving, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

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

Naming your dog Clancy suggests that you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy the unexpected.

Is Clancy a good dog name?

Clancy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Clancy 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

2,303

2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

665

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Clancy was, in the past month, the 125th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Clancy 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, Clancy was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Clancy is most adored in New Hampshire, Virginia and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arkansas, Massachusetts and Georgia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Clancy is found in these categories:

military

Derived from popular war novelist Tom Clancy, known for his detailed espionage and warfare themes.

irish

Derived from Irish surname, meaning "red warrior" or "son of Flannchadh".

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Comments (1)

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Callum (New York, United States)

Clancy is one of the best names. My dog is so loyal to his family and his name reflects that. He would take a bullet for me.
January 26, 2024

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