Watson

Watson has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Watson 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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Watson is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Watson was, in the past month, the 609th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Watson 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, Watson was viewed 89 times, and liked 1 times.

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

Watson is most adored in Massachusetts, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Watson:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Bichon Frise
4. Beagle
5. Cocker Spaniel

• A dog named Watson appeared in the comic book Kid Sherlock by Justin Phillips.

Watson is found in these categories:

scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "son of Walter" in Scotland.

intelligent

Watson signifies quick learning, problem-solving, and keen observational skills.

posh

Sherlock Holmes' esteemed sidekick lends an aristocratic flair.

cute

Sherlock's sidekick moniker evokes playful curiosity and loyal companionship.

old-fashioned

Sherlock Holmes' trusty sidekick hails from Victorian-era literature.

british

Associated with Sherlock Holmes' loyal assistant in Arthur Conan Doyle's novels.