Marmaduke
Meaning
Lovable giant dog.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːmədʊk/
Traits associated with the name Marmaduke:
Dogs named Marmaduke tend to be loving, loyal, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and courage.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Marmaduke?
Naming your dog Marmaduke suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unique names.
Is Marmaduke a good dog name?
Marmaduke 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. Marmaduke 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
Marmaduke is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Marmaduke was, in the past month, the 2154th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Marmaduke 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, Marmaduke was viewed 28 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Marmaduke's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Marmaduke is most adored in Missouri, Florida and Georgia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Virginia and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Marmaduke.
Most popular breeds named Marmaduke:
- German Shepherd
- Chinese Shar-Pei
- Mastiff
- Great Dane
- Chihuahua
Famous dogs named Marmaduke:
A great dane named Marmaduke appeared in the comic book Marmaduke by Brad Anderson.
A great dane named Marmaduke played a role in the movie Marmaduke.
Marmaduke is found in these categories:
famous
Star of a comic strip and movie, this Great Dane is iconic!
big
Marmaduke sounds grand, hefty, and full of playful mischief!
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