Angus

At a glance

Angus is the #324 dog name in our records. About 1 in 1,284 male dogs is called Angus, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Angus?

#324dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,284male dogs
289dogs in the records
#320cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 81%Not recorded 19%

0% girls · 100% boys among 234 dogs with a recorded sex

Angus over the years

Rising
04.28.42013: 7.3, 2014: 5.4, 2015: 0.9, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 2.4, 2018: 2.7, 2019: 2.3, 2020: 1.6, 2021: 1.2, 2022: 1.0, 2023: 3.3, 2024: 3.12013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Angus per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Angus

Questions

Is Angus a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Angus for dogs?

Angus is the #324 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 289 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Angus?

Angus is said in 2 syllables: Ang·us. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Angus?

Angel, Angie and Angela sound similar.

What breeds are often named Angus?

Labrador Retrievers, Scottish Terriers and Cairn Terriers are the breeds most often called Angus.

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