Oban

Male

Meaning

king

Origin

Yoruba

Pronunciation

/oʊˈbæn/

Traits associated with the name Oban:

Dogs named Oban tend to be brave, and loving. This name is also associated with companionship, beauty, and empathy.

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

That you have a creative and unique sense of style. Oban is an uncommon name for a dog, so it suggests that you like to stand out and express yourself in a unique way.

Is Oban a good dog name?

Oban has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Oban 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

5,095
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Oban was, in the past month, the 1667th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Oban 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, Oban was viewed 47 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Oban is found in these categories:

exotic dog names
exotic

Hailing from Scotland's whisky distilleries, this moniker oozes foreign intrigue.

Dog names like Oban:

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Oban dog name meaning

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