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Bear

Bear ranks #13 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 17 places, 1,724 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #21 among boy cat names.
Bear's popularity trend

Bear's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2007.

0.2%0.4%0.6%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
1,724
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#13
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+2
2020 → 2025
Gender split
92% boys
8% girls92% boys
What does Bear mean?
1 syllable

Bear is a straightforward word name, taken from the large, powerful mammal. As a pet name it borrows the animal's reputation for size, strength, and a certain cuddly gruffness.

Bear fits a big, solid companion with presence to spare, though it's also a favorite for small dogs and cats with an outsized, teddy-bear charm. Either way, it promises a lovable heavyweight personality.

Where Bear shows up

Bear's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.8%
PlayfordAustralia0.5%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.5%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.4%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.4%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.3%
Maple RidgeCanada0.3%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.3%
SeattleUnited States of America0.3%
DarwinAustralia0.3%
New York CityUnited States of America0.3%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.2%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
ProspectAustralia0.1%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%

Names like Bear

BeauBeastBeauregardBeauxBeamerBeakerBeaumontBeaufortBeaverTeddy BearCharlie BearTeddybear

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