Geronimo

Male

Meaning

Holy Name

Origin

Apache

Pronunciation

/dʒəˈɹoʊnɪmoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Geronimo:

Dogs named Geronimo tend to be loving, strong-willed, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Geronimo suggests that you have an appreciation for history and a sense of adventure. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of independence and a desire to explore.

Is Geronimo a good dog name?

Geronimo has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Geronimo 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

1,986
PupNames logo
1,221
New York City Dog Name Database
1,201
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Geronimo was, in the past month, the 4917th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Geronimo 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, Geronimo was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Geronimo is most adored in New Mexico, South Carolina and Massachusetts.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Geronimo:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Bulldog
  5. Collie

Geronimo is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

Associated with a famous Apache leader, originates from Spanish meaning "sacred name".

Dog names like Geronimo:

God's hero
Form Of Galen
Light of joy.
a cowboy of the South American pampas
a soup made with chopped tomatoes and onions and cucumbers and peppers and herbs; served cold
January
Geronimo dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

Commenter icon
🇺🇸
Isabella (North Carolina, United States)
Our Geronimo is strong willed, extremely energetic, loves to play tug, loves to roughhouse, loves to lick faces, and loves to sleep next to us. He’s a big rambunctious boy.
April 06, 2024

Commenter icon
🇺🇸
Love it (Pennsylvania, United States)
He is independent loving love to be with us
July 15, 2022

Let us know what you think of Geronimo as a dog name!