Abe

Abe is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Abe 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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Abe is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Abe was, in the past month, the 144th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Abe is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Abe was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Abe is most adored in Kentucky, Minnesota and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Montana and New Jersey.

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

Most popular breeds named Abe:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Shetland Sheepdog
3. Australian Shepherd
4. Poodle
5. American Pitbull Terrier

Abe is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Harkens back to Lincoln era, less trendy than Fido or Spot nowadays.

cute

Short, sweet, and reminiscent of beloved president Lincoln.