Cato

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

Cato was, in the past month, the 1318th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Cato 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, Cato was viewed 63 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Cato is most adored in Maryland, South Carolina and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Delaware, Massachusetts and Indiana.

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

Most popular breeds named Cato:

1. German Shepherd
2. Bearded Collie
3. Beagle
4. Boxer
5. Italian Greyhound

Cato is found in these categories:

intelligent

Cato was a wise Roman philosopher, reflecting canine cleverness.

hunting

Historical Roman figure Cato's strength and determination resonate with hunting dog characteristics.