Sweep

Female

Meaning

To handily beat all competition; to clear an area; to drive in a steady force. Sweep is a common herding dog name.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/swiːp/

Traits associated with the name Sweep:

Sweep has a fun sound to it, and represents a down-to-earth owner who doesn't take life too seriously.

Dogs named Sweep tend to be loving, and hard-working. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

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

Naming your dog Sweep suggests that you have a playful and creative side. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the past, as Sweep was a popular name for dogs in the 1950s.

Is Sweep a good dog name?

Sweep is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Sweep 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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Sweep is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sweep was, in the past month, the 1342nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Sweep 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, Sweep was viewed 50 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Sweep is most adored in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Oregon.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in California, Missouri and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Sweep:

  1. Border Collie

Famous dogs named Sweep:

  • television icon A dog named Sweep featured in the television show Sooty.

Sweep is found in these categories:

energetic dog names
energetic

They constantly move around, like a broom sweeping the floor.

Dog names like Sweep:

From The Isle Of Skye
Hard outer covering of an animal
Expedition, Invasion
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
A bird that fed on human flesh
To move hastily or in a hurry.
Sweep dog name meaning

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