Pongo

Pongo has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Pongo 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Pongo was, in the past month, the 1062nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Pongo 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, Pongo was viewed 81 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Pongo is most adored in Oklahoma, Mississippi and Nebraska.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Pongo:

1. Dalmatian
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chihuahua
4. German Shepherd
5. Cocker Spaniel

• A dalmatian named Pongo was a character in the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.
• A dalmatians named Pongo played a role in the movie 101 Dalmatians.

Pongo is found in these categories:

disney

He's the dalmatian patriarch from the animated classic "101 Dalmatians".

cute

Disney's 101 Dalmatians popularized this playful, endearing moniker.

old-fashioned

Originating from 1961's "101 Dalmatians," its popularity has waned.

famous

Star of Disney's "101 Dalmatians," setting canine fashion trends since 1961.