Guinness

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

Guinness was, in the past month, the 2184th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Guinness 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, Guinness was viewed 70 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Guinness is most adored in Michigan, Mississippi and Indiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Idaho, Delaware and Maryland.

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

Most popular breeds named Guinness:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Dachshund
4. Australian Shepherd
5. Boxer

Guinness is found in these categories:

playful

The name references a popular Irish stout, adding a humorous and lighthearted twist to pet naming.

food

Named after a popular Irish stout, it's a tasty canine moniker.

alcohol

Named after a popular Irish stout, it's often chosen for dark-colored pets.