Wylie

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

Wylie was, in the past month, the 895th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Wylie 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, Wylie was viewed 61 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Wylie is most adored in West Virginia, Montana and Hawaii.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Alabama and Kentucky.

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

Most popular breeds named Wylie:

1. German Shepherd
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Collie
4. Pomeranian
5. Cocker Spaniel

• A bloodhound named Wylie played a role in the movie An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.

Wylie is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Harkens back to Wile E. Coyote's heyday in classic Looney Tunes.

cute

Evokes playful imagery, reminiscent of cartoon character Wile E. Coyote.

scottish

A surname of Scottish origin meaning "crafty" or "beguiling".