Garfield

Garfield has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Garfield 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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Garfield is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Garfield was, in the past month, the 1925th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Garfield 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, Garfield was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Garfield is most adored in District of Columbia, Tennessee and New Jersey.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Garfield:

1. American Staffordshire Terrier
2. Bulldog
3. Pomeranian
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. German Shepherd

Garfield is found in these categories:

grumpy

The famous cartoon cat's moody, lazy persona suits such pooches perfectly.

lazy

Famous comic cat known for his love of naps and lasagna.

independent

The name is associated with a self-reliant, solitary comic strip cat, making it unique for a dog.