Waldo

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

Waldo was, in the past month, the 2437th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Waldo 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, Waldo was viewed 100 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Waldo is most adored in Oregon, Michigan and South Carolina.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Waldo:

1. German Shepherd
2. Chow Chow
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Chihuahua
5. Rottweiler

Waldo is found in these categories:

hipster

Evokes elusive, offbeat charm, akin to vintage flannels and artisanal coffee.

german

Derived from Germanic elements, means "rule" and "power".

british

Associated with a popular children's book series for finding characters.

funny

Evokes whimsical hide-and-seek character from popular children's books.

cute

Evokes playful hide-and-seek imagery, referencing popular children's book character.