John
Meaning
God Is Gracious
Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation
/dʒɑn/
Traits associated with the name John:
Dogs named John tend to be loving, affectionate, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named John?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.
Is John a good dog name?
John is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. John 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
John is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
John was, in the past month, the 1691st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, John 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, John was viewed 51 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows John's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
John is most adored in Louisiana, Florida and Washington.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, Virginia and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name John.
Most popular breeds named John:
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Chihuahua
- Dachshund
- Korean Jindo
John is found in these categories:
posh
Hails from aristocratic English roots, often bestowed upon regal canines.
old-fashioned
Harkens back to times when canine companions shared common human monikers.
Dog names like John:
January 11, 2023
Let us know what you think of John as a dog name!