Mate

Mate is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Mate 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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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Mate was, in the past month, the 848th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Mate 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, Mate was viewed 50 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Mate is most adored in Mississippi, Nevada and Connecticut.

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

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

Mate is found in these categories:

australian

Commonly used as a friendly term for friend or companion in Australia.

friendly

Mate suggests companionship, loyalty, and a playful, sociable nature.