What does Boris mean?
Slavic: Of Slavic origin, meaning 'battle' or 'warrior'.. Boris is of Slavic origin, derived from the word meaning 'battle' or 'warrior', often associated with strength.
Is Boris a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Boris in the Pets in the City community
Ranked #111 all-time — about 0.5 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (17 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Boris suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Boris the Superstar
When Boris walked in for toy time, all the other dogs whispered, "I bet he’s got an agent! Look at that confidence!" I mean, who wouldn’t want to chase a ball if it was a movie premiere?