Neo

Male

Meaning

New

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/niː.oʊ/

Traits associated with the name Neo:

Dogs named Neo tend to be loving, strong-willed, hard-working, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

It suggests that you are creative and have an appreciation for technology and science fiction. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the character Neo from The Matrix, which could mean that you admire his courage and strength.

Is Neo a good dog name?

Neo 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. Neo 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

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New York City Dog Name Database
770
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Neo was, in the past month, the 134th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Neo 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, Neo was viewed 134 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Neo is most adored in New Hampshire, Nebraska and Connecticut.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Mexico, Maryland and Wisconsin.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Neo:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chihuahua
  4. American Pitbull Terrier
  5. Chow Chow

Neo is found in these categories:

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Neo originates from Greek, meaning "new" or "young".

Dog names like Neo:

Short Form Of Nicholas Or Nicodemus
Son Of Neil
Rest, Peace
Man From The North
No one knows.
Ned
Wealthy Guardian
Neo dog name meaning

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Neo (Galicia, Spain)
This has been very helpful to me, my mother suggested naming our dog neo and I wanted to know if it meant something, thank you very much ♥️
February 14, 2024 ◆ Translated

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