Rooney

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

Rooney was, in the past month, the 956th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Rooney 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, Rooney was viewed 89 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Rooney is most adored in Hawaii, Tennessee and West Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Alabama, Maine and New Mexico.

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

Most popular breeds named Rooney:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Rat Terrier
3. German Shepherd
4. Pug
5. Irish Red and White Setter

Rooney is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes a playful vibe, reminiscent of lovable Shrek's donkey, Eddie Murphy's character.

unique

This canine moniker nods to famed footballer Wayne and Shrek's ogreish voice.