Diesel

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

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Naming your dog Diesel is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Diesel was, in the past month, the 188th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Diesel 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, Diesel was viewed 154 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Diesel is most adored in Virginia, Nevada and Kentucky.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Diesel:

1. American Pitbull Terrier
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Rottweiler
4. Boxer
5. Chihuahua

Diesel is found in these categories:

energetic

Diesel fuel powers engines, symbolizing strength, endurance, and high performance.

cute

Strong yet adorable, like a tiny truck with a wagging tail.

big

Strong like a truck, loud like an engine, tough as nails.

guard

Strong, like a truck engine, it implies protection and power.

gangster

Strong, tough, reminiscent of Vin Diesel's action-packed, rebellious roles.

badass

Connotes strength, power, and endurance, reminiscent of a robust, high-performance engine.