Dog Names > Sirius

Sirius

Unisex

Meaning

The god or goddess of the dog-star

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪərəs/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Sirius-ly, could there be a better dog name? It's a nod to the brightest star in the night sky, a celestial beacon for all you astronomy buffs. Plus, Harry Potter fans will appreciate the homage to Sirius Black, who could transform into a loyal, protective dog. And let's not forget the etymology - Sirius is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "glowing" or "scorching". So, if you want a dog name that's out of this world, that's steeped in history, and that's got a touch of magic, then Sirius is a stellar choice!

Traits associated with the name Sirius:

Dogs named Sirius tend to be loving, loyal, resilient, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

It suggests that you have an appreciation for the stars and the night sky. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for the Harry Potter series, as Sirius Black is a character in the books.

Is Sirius a good dog name?

Sirius has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sirius is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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928

New York City Dog Name Database

1,527

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sirius is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Sirius outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sirius was, in the past month, the 1793rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Sirius 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, Sirius was viewed 106 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sirius is most adored in Idaho, Wisconsin and Iowa.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Louisiana, Kansas and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Famous dogs named Sirius:

A dog named Sirius was a character in the book Sirius by Olaf Stapleton.

Sirius is found in these categories:

greek

Means "glowing" in Greek, associated with the brightest star.

mythical

The star, often associated with dogs, is named after the Greek word for "glowing" or "scorching."

celestial

Star of Canis Major constellation, also Harry Potter's godfather's animagus form!

Dog names like Sirius:

Saturn

God of time in roman mythology.

Phoenix

A long-lived bird in greek mythology.

Sunshine

Spirit

Soul

Scorpius

Stinging tail star sign.

Sculptor

an artist who creates sculptures

Comments (2)

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Chuck (California, United States)

We named our pup Sirius. Not only is he the Dog Star, he's our star dog!
May 24, 2023

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Donna Shepherd (Scotland, United Kingdom)

I love this for my new puppy 😍
May 09, 2023

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