Barclay

Unisex

Meaning

Birch tree meadow

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈbɑːrkli/

Alt. Spellings

Barkley

Traits associated with the name Barclay:

Dogs named Barclay tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

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

Naming your dog Barclay suggests that you have an appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for British culture.

Is Barclay a good dog name?

Barclay 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. Barclay isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,921
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1,134
New York City Dog Name Database
2,049
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Barclay was, in the past month, the 3939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Barclay 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, Barclay was viewed 37 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Barclay is most adored in Louisiana, Iowa and Wisconsin.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, California and Oregon.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Barclay:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. English Springer Spaniel
  4. Smooth Fox Terrier
  5. Poodle

Barclay is found in these categories:

nerdy dog names
nerdy

Named after a Star Trek: The Next Generation character known for intellect.

scottish dog names
scottish

Originates from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "birch tree meadow".

Dog names like Barclay:

Name Of A Scottish Castle
From bonnie and clyde.
Son; the second letter of the Greek alphabet.
Courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
Bright and shiny.
Bo
To live
Barclay dog name meaning

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